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GL53 HWJ

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,515 mi
Last recorded64,515 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,257 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet lever broken

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,891 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 40,891 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,636 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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GL53 HWJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL53 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

GL53 HWJ is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is GL53 HWJ safe to buy?

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