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HN53 ZPH

2003 Rover Cityrover

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,347 mi
Last recorded64,347 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 ZPH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler pipe badly corodded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,094 miles

Both front tyres bald outer edges

Both front wipers deteriorated

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust CAT deteriorated

Nearside Rear Steel rim fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure And cracked (6.3.1b)

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

Both front tyres bald outer edges

Both front wipers deteriorated

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust CAT deteriorated

Nearside Rear Steel rim fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Pump (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,835 miles

Both front tyres bald outer edges

Cat converter deteriorated

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fuel filler neck excessively corroed

Interal bonnet pull broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Door stay broken

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,726 miles

Bonnet release lever missing.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both front tyres very worn on outer shoulders

Engine management light illuminated.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Off pump. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Steel rim fitted.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged.

Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,724 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Bonnet release lever missing.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both front tyres very worn on outer shoulders

Engine management light illuminated.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Off pump. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Steel rim fitted.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,849 miles

Bonnet release catch broken/missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear light cluster broken/cracked

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,847 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Bonnet release catch broken/missing.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear light cluster broken/cracked

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,971 miles

engine management light on.

front number plate starting to de-laminate.

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and worn close to limit:- recommend new.

offside rear indicator faded.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

front number plate starting to de-laminate.

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and worn close to limit:- recommend new.

offside front tyre very badly worn on outer edge/sidewall and should be replaced.

offside rear indicator faded.

plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,157 miles

slight damage to offside rear reflector

Fail 1 Dec 2012 29,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to offside rear reflector

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,407 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread very low on inner edges:- keep in check/renew.

offside wiper rubber starting to split.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 18,405 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside and nearside front tyre tread very low on inner edges:- keep in check/renew.

offside wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,744 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 13,744 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,127 miles

front offside tyre worn on outer edge.

rear nearside brake slight binding.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 8,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,558 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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HN53 ZPH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZPH, 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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HN53 ZPH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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