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LT53 TXA

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TXA
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 24,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 22,020 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 20,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,568 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 18,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 15,157 miles

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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LT53 TXA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 30,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT53 TXA, 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 23 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 LT53 TXA?

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What year was LT53 TXA registered?

LT53 TXA is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 14 December 2003.

Is LT53 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 TXA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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