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Rover Cityrover

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,405 cc

LB53 EHKMOT history

LB53 EHK is a red petrol Rover Cityrover first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2026
Mileage
77,855 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 EHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Cityrover
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,405 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 EHK was last recorded at 77,855 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,855 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,855 miles
  • 2023 – 74,917 miles
  • 2022 – 70,962 miles
  • 2021 – 68,308 miles
  • 2020 – 65,819 miles
  • 2019 – 63,544 miles
  • 2018 – 59,682 miles
  • 2017 – 55,405 miles
  • 2016 – 51,651 miles
  • 2015 – 48,114 miles
  • 2014 – 44,019 miles
  • 2013 – 40,134 miles
  • 2012 – 35,264 miles
  • 2011 – 31,065 miles
  • 2010 – 26,612 miles
  • 2009 – 22,613 miles
  • 2008 – 14,500 miles
  • 2007 – 10,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    325094743551
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail77,855 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    626493210126
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail77,854 miles (+2,937)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    463960310985
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    731329546044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,917 miles (+3,955)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    292153099736
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,962 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,962 miles
    Test number
    750562257627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,308 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    953120633332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split at end but still clearing screen

  8. Pass65,819 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    251727884275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,544 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    242306837810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  10. Fail63,543 miles (+3,861)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    844923590291
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  11. Pass59,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    583260226716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,682 miles (+4,277)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    262116335795
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass55,405 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,405 miles
    Test number
    332997806335
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  14. Pass51,651 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    181952582751
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  15. Pass48,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    806264600525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,114 miles (+4,095)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    387057550422
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass44,019 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,019 miles
    Test number
    407993544313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail40,134 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    795003443337
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle

  19. Pass40,134 miles (+4,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,134 miles
    Test number
    889983943353
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle

  20. Pass35,264 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    437765642374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  21. Fail35,264 miles (+4,199)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    537965442397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  22. Pass31,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    387919941362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,065 miles (+4,453)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,065 miles
    Test number
    789969241342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass26,612 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,612 miles
    Test number
    944118840306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,613 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,613 miles
    Test number
    602917459355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass18,554 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    702302509095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,500 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    914772308014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    10,227 miles
    Test number
    961084507060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 EHK

Does LB53 EHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 EHK expired on 19 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 EHK?
The MOT on LB53 EHK expired on 19 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 EHK done?
LB53 EHK was recorded at 77,855 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 3,730 miles a year.
Has LB53 EHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 EHK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 EHK 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 EHK find?
LB53 EHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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