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ML53 EAW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,399 mi
Last recorded49,399 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EAW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,603 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 47,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,876 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,792 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,627 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 35,614 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,445 miles

Engine oil leak-sump area

Passenger side front brake binding slightly

Passenger side front seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorated

Passenger side wiper blade starting to split

Rear fog lamp switch sticking-advise repair

Fail 5 Dec 2008 31,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine oil leak-sump area

Passenger side front brake binding slightly

Passenger side front seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorated

Passenger side wiper blade starting to split

Rear fog lamp switch sticking-advise repair

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,664 miles

Drivers side rear brake binding slightly

Drivers side wiper blade starting to split

Passenger side front seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorated

Rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Slight engine oil leak-sump area

Fail 10 Dec 2007 26,664 miles

Drivers side rear brake binding slightly

Drivers side wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger side front seatbelt webbing slightly deteriorated

Rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Slight engine oil leak-sump area

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,773 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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ML53 EAW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML53 EAW, 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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ML53 EAW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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