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GL53 PKJ

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PKJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,459 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,412 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 12,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 4,220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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GL53 PKJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GL53 PKJ, 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 GL53 PKJ registered?

GL53 PKJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is GL53 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 PKJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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