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Rover Cityrover

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,405 cc

LB53 CTYMOT history

LB53 CTY is a blue petrol Rover Cityrover first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 30,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
30,595 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Cityrover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,405 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CTY was last recorded at 30,595 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,592 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,595 miles
  • 2024 – 30,242 miles
  • 2023 – 29,821 miles
  • 2022 – 29,372 miles
  • 2021 – 28,983 miles
  • 2020 – 28,519 miles
  • 2019 – 27,872 miles
  • 2018 – 26,762 miles
  • 2017 – 25,220 miles
  • 2016 – 23,411 miles
  • 2015 – 21,738 miles
  • 2014 – 19,741 miles
  • 2013 – 17,645 miles
  • 2012 – 15,802 miles
  • 2011 – 13,742 miles
  • 2010 – 12,718 miles
  • 2009 – 11,635 miles
  • 2008 – 10,050 miles
  • 2007 – 8,479 miles
  • 2006 – 6,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,595 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    30,595 miles
    Test number
    862384898990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail30,592 miles (+350)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,592 miles
    Test number
    361719610615
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass30,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    30,242 miles
    Test number
    105695210243
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail30,242 miles (+421)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,242 miles
    Test number
    204495945853
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sides light shorting with offside front indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working tail light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass29,821 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    760336642472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,372 miles (+389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    103458126790
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass28,983 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    193644751606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail28,982 miles (+463)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,982 miles
    Test number
    916400092508
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass28,519 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    684935178861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,518 miles (+646)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,518 miles
    Test number
    416603759533
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass27,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    574746878048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail27,872 miles (+1,110)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    805502370923
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass26,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    695390555632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail26,762 miles (+1,542)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    241593826596
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass25,220 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,220 miles
    Test number
    514006513058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

  16. Fail25,212 miles (+1,801)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,212 miles
    Test number
    298462300921
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

  17. Pass23,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,411 miles
    Test number
    287889480217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,411 miles (+1,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,411 miles
    Test number
    346648258633
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass21,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    596125906287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,738 miles (+1,997)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,738 miles
    Test number
    653842470249
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail19,741 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,741 miles
    Test number
    589509624389
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass19,741 miles (+2,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,741 miles
    Test number
    908999624390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass17,645 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    17,645 miles
    Test number
    819285223363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,802 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,802 miles
    Test number
    798837622381
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass15,802 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,802 miles
    Test number
    935967122327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,799 miles (+2,057)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,799 miles
    Test number
    997585222304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFuel filler cap pipe corroded

  27. Pass13,742 miles (+1,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    13,742 miles
    Test number
    176068311377
    • NoteN/s/r light is damaged but not emitting white light

  28. Pass12,718 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    12,718 miles
    Test number
    584142220392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass11,635 miles (+1,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,635 miles
    Test number
    460452229314
    • NoteN/s mirror glass missing.

  30. Pass10,050 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,050 miles
    Test number
    472540638405
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

  31. Fail10,050 miles (+1,571)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,050 miles
    Test number
    474860938395
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

  32. Pass8,479 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    8,479 miles
    Test number
    602581637316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass6,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    6,762 miles
    Test number
    250632336367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 CTY

Does LB53 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 CTY is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CTY?
The MOT on LB53 CTY is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 CTY done?
LB53 CTY was recorded at 30,595 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 1,256 miles a year.
Has LB53 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CTY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 CTY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 CTY find?
LB53 CTY passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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