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LB53 CTY

2003 Rover Cityrover

Blue Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

30,595 mi
Last recorded30,595 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover Cityrover30,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 CTY
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 30,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 30,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 30,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sides light shorting with offside front indicator. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,372 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 28,982 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,519 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 28,518 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,872 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 27,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 26,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 26,762 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2017 25,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 23,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 21,738 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 21,738 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 19,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 19,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 17,645 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 15,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,802 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 15,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

fuel filler cap pipe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 13,742 miles

n/s/r light is damaged but not emitting white light

Pass 18 Nov 2010 12,718 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,635 miles

n/s mirror glass missing.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,050 miles

o/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Nov 2008 10,050 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2007 8,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 6,762 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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LB53 CTY is a 2003 Rover Cityrover in Blue with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 LB53 CTY, 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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LB53 CTY is a 2003 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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