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PJ53 CZT

2003 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,761 mi
Last recorded57,761 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 CZT
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,147 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 39,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,921 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty at joints

slight play in steering joints o/s/f ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,251 miles

exhaust rusty at joints

slight play in steering joints o/s/f ball joint

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,945 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,779 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,183 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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PJ53 CZT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ53 CZT, 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 PJ53 CZT registered?

PJ53 CZT is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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