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LY53 PXH

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,039 mi
Last recorded26,039 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 PXH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,039 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 25,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 22,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,159 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light on--handbrake high

Fail 31 May 2011 19,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

air bag light on--handbrake high

Pass 18 May 2010 12,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,436 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 8,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 6,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 4,989 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 PXH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY53 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

LY53 PXH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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