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GU53 HZE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,383 mi
Last recorded30,383 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HZE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 30,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 28,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Nov 2014 28,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r wheel slight restricted movement

Pass 29 Nov 2013 20,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 29 Nov 2013 20,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 4 Dec 2012 15,121 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 13,939 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 11,365 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 9,671 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 9,663 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 7,693 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 5,664 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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GU53 HZE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue 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 GU53 HZE, 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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GU53 HZE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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