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HG53 JZE

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,845 mi
Last recorded43,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JZE
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,845 miles

Bonnet Release Lever Insecure.

Engine Oil Over Filled.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,787 miles

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

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

Bonnet Release Lever Insecure.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine Oil Over Filled.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,168 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 31,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,654 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 22,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,342 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper split

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,472 miles

o/s wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,381 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,774 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 12,770 miles

Offside 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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HG53 JZE 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 61.5%.

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 HG53 JZE, 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 HG53 JZE registered?

HG53 JZE is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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