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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 2 February 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,609 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 25,609 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,311 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes detected.
Things to check
- Deeply troubled MOT history with 9 failures and 4 recurring fault domains (tyres, exhaust, headlamps).
- Major recurring failures in brakes (7 times), lights (4 times), and tyres (6 times) indicate systemic neglect.
- The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it un
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 8,311 miles per year, aligning with typical UK usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering detected in the MOT records.
- The vehicle has been consistently retested and passed after initial failures, showing responsive ownership.
- The 2002 Rover has a 24-year history, which naturally accumulates wear and tear.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | PASS | 25,609 mi |
ADVISORY Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
|
| Aug 2007 | PASS | 33,081 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2007 | FAIL | 33,081 mi |
PRS Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2008 | PASS | 41,878 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
|
| Aug 2008 | FAIL | 41,878 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
|
| Aug 2009 | FAIL | 49,919 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2) USER ENTERED n/s rear lamp emitting abrighter light than o/s
|
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 49,919 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
|
| Aug 2010 | FAIL | 55,280 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 55,341 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 64,242 mi |
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 64,242 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 75,793 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2014 | FAIL | 92,707 mi |
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0) FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 92,707 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2015 | FAIL | 103,994 mi |
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) PRS Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) PRS Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED near sides rear tyre has cracks in side wall
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 103,994 mi |
USER ENTERED near sides rear tyre has cracks in side wall
|
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 114,908 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) FAIL Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) FAIL Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 114,908 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 125,241 mi |
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 125,241 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD02 EUT, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.