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HD53 MLV

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,186 mi
Last recorded42,186 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 MLV
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,186 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,186 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,147 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,599 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 20,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,030 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 14,030 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 10,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,846 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 9,846 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 8,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 8,041 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 8,041 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 7,091 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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HD53 MLV is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HD53 MLV, 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 HD53 MLV registered?

HD53 MLV is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HD53 MLV safe to buy?

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