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LT05 XVU

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,987 mi
Last recorded27,987 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XVU
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 20,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 20 Mar 2008 8,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,313 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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LT05 XVU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT05 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT05 XVU?

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What year was LT05 XVU registered?

LT05 XVU is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LT05 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 XVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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