BD02 EKG

2002 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
ROVER
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 March 2027 (288 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,620 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Rover has 27 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 22,620 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the history of repeated failures and advisories on critical safety systems warrants a thorough investigation.

The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with only 22,620 miles recorded over 24 years, followed by a massive 27,630-mile jump in the last year (Mar 2026) compared to average annual usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (Mar 2021, Mar 2021) and advisories (Mar 2022, Mar 2023) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring electrical failures (Mar 2021, Mar 2021) and advisories (Mar 2022, Mar 2023) suggest a pattern of neglect.
  • Unusually high mileage jump of 27,630 miles in the last year (Mar 2026) compared to average annual usage.
  • Multiple recurring advisories for tyres (Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Mar 2024) and anti-roll bar link (Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023) point to systemic wear.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-03-29, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT (Mar 2026).
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures (e.g., Mar 2021, Mar 2020) show responsive ownership.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 22,620 mi PASSMar 2007: 27,369 mi PASSMar 2008: 34,797 mi PASSMar 2009: 39,315 mi PASSMar 2010: 44,271 mi PASSMar 2011: 51,621 mi PASSMar 2012: 54,654 mi PASSMar 2013: 57,124 mi FAILMar 2013: 57,124 mi PASSMar 2014: 59,462 mi FAILMar 2014: 59,462 mi PASSMar 2015: 62,692 mi PASSMar 2016: 66,810 mi FAILMar 2016: 66,810 mi PASSMar 2017: 69,602 mi FAILMar 2017: 69,603 mi PASSMar 2018: 72,941 mi PASSMar 2019: 76,207 mi PASSMar 2020: 79,108 mi FAILMar 2020: 79,108 mi PASSMar 2021: 80,937 mi FAILMar 2021: 80,938 mi PASSMar 2022: 83,063 mi PASSMar 2023: 84,807 mi PASSMar 2024: 86,634 mi PASSMar 2025: 95,002 mi PASSMar 2026: 122,632 mi PASS123k73k23kMar 2006Mar 2026

MOT test history — 21/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 22,620 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 27,369 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2008 PASS 34,797 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 39,315 mi
ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Mar 2010 PASS 44,271 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 51,621 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 54,654 mi
USER ENTERED n/s washer jet adjust
USER ENTERED n/s front tyre worn on outer edge
Mar 2013 FAIL 57,124 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Mar 2013 PASS 57,124 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 59,462 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
Mar 2014 PASS 59,462 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
Mar 2015 PASS 62,692 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 66,810 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2016 PASS 66,810 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 69,602 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 69,603 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 72,941 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Mar 2019 PASS 76,207 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 79,108 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 79,108 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2021 FAIL 80,937 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 80,938 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 83,063 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 84,807 mi
MINOR Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 86,634 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2025 PASS 95,002 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 PASS 122,632 mi
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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