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LY53 EJE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,465 mi
Last recorded17,465 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EJE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 23 Dec 2015 17,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Dec 2014 11,440 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 11,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind on offside rear brake.

nearside rear brake grabbing.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 5,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 5,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 450,925 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 4,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 4,182 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 3,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 3,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 2,660 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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LY53 EJE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Purple with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY53 EJE, 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.

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What year was LY53 EJE registered?

LY53 EJE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 EJE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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