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ND53 VUO

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VUO
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,550 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 57,363 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,444 miles

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

Corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,137 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Corrosion starting to appear underneath vehicle.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 16 May 2007 27,086 miles

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

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

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

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 24 May 2006 19,220 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 19,219 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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ND53 VUO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ND53 VUO, 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 ND53 VUO registered?

ND53 VUO is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is ND53 VUO safe to buy?

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