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MT53 CWL

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,953 mi
Last recorded41,953 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 CWL
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,953 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 41,953 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,744 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn .

Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,744 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn .

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,933 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 22,203 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,122 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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MT53 CWL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver 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 MT53 CWL, 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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MT53 CWL is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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