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HT53 HYH

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,193 mi
Last recorded17,193 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 HYH
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 17,193 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 15,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 15,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,079 miles

both outer sills slightly rusty

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 15 Jan 2014 13,495 miles

both outer sills slightly rusty

slight brake bind o/s/r..

Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,942 miles

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

both outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,400 miles

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

slight rust on both outer sills

Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,465 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 11,465 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,410 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 6,630 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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HT53 HYH 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 84.6%.

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 HT53 HYH, 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 HT53 HYH registered?

HT53 HYH is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is HT53 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT53 HYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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