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HN53 UDW

2003 Rover Cityrover

Purple Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,915 mi
Last recorded14,915 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UDW
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 14,915 miles

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

slight corrosion both outer sill sections.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,470 miles

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

srs light intermitant(of on test)

tyre pressures

very heavy surface rust to most components under car

Fail 16 Dec 2014 12,470 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

srs light intermitant(of on test)

tyre pressures

very heavy surface rust to most components under car

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,431 miles

very heavey surface rust to most components under car

Fail 20 Nov 2013 11,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

very heavey surface rust to most components under car

Pass 3 Nov 2012 10,182 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust under car

Fail 30 Oct 2012 10,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust under car

Pass 14 Nov 2011 9,489 miles

heavy surface rust to most components under car...

Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,637 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 8,637 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,364 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,871 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine would not slow idle after emmision test without switching off engine and restarting

Fail 30 Nov 2007 6,871 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

engine would not slow idle after emmision test without switching off engine and restarting

Pass 25 Nov 2006 5,363 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 5,363 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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HN53 UDW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Purple 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 HN53 UDW, 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 HN53 UDW registered?

HN53 UDW is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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