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LV05 DHF

2005 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,789 mi
Last recorded46,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DHF
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,789 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 1 Aug 2015 43,497 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,757 miles

engine oil light flickers but engine oil level seems ok but engine does have oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,815 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,636 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 16,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 8,842 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LV05 DHF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LV05 DHF, 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

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What year was LV05 DHF registered?

LV05 DHF is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LV05 DHF safe to buy?

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