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LW53 EOM

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 EOM
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,415 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,415 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,904 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,898 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,181 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2006 25,260 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LW53 EOM is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW53 EOM, 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

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What year was LW53 EOM registered?

LW53 EOM is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is LW53 EOM safe to buy?

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