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AX53 HDH

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HDH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,204 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 92,203 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 75,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,800 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,434 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,434 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,465 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 25,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,953 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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AX53 HDH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX53 HDH, 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 AX53 HDH registered?

AX53 HDH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AX53 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 HDH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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