BD53 TTX

2003 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GOLD
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 May 2019
Last recorded mileage
44,292 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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

This 2003 Rover has 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 44,292 miles. While it has a long service history, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant extreme caution.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Mar 2011 (43 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in annual usage, which is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage before Mar 2011 (43 mi/yr equivalent).
  • Recurring Brake Failures: Four major failures (2014, 2016, 2018) and 9 related advisories.
  • Recurring Suspension Failures: Four major failures (2014, 2016, 2018) and 8 related advisories.
  • Recurring Tyre Advisories: Five advisories across 3 separate tests (2009, 2015, 2018).

Working in its favour

  • Long MOT history: 16 tests recorded, indicating regular inspections.
  • Immediate retests: All 3 failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
  • Consistent mileage: Once the initial low period, the mileage has been consistent and reasonable since 2011.
  • No recent major failures: The last MOT in May 2018 passed, despite advisories for suspension and brakes.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 44,292 mi PASSOct 2007: 56,335 mi PASSOct 2008: 66,969 mi PASSJul 2009: 71,619 mi PASSMay 2010: 74,537 mi PASSMar 2011: 74,573 mi PASSDec 2011: 75,847 mi PASSDec 2012: 82,111 mi PASSDec 2013: 87,130 mi PASSNov 2014: 91,065 mi PASSNov 2015: 95,140 mi PASSNov 2016: 98,513 mi FAILNov 2016: 98,533 mi PASSApr 2018: 99,544 mi FAILMay 2018: 99,561 mi PASS100k72k44kOct 2006May 2018

MOT test history — 13/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 44,292 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 56,335 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 66,969 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 71,619 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED handbrake lever near end of its travel
May 2010 PASS 74,537 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 74,573 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 75,847 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 82,111 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 87,130 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2014 FAIL —
FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2014 PASS 91,065 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 95,140 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Rear heat shield loose
ADVISORY Corrosion under body
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side inner face (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Nov 2016 FAIL 98,513 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front suspension A arm has excessive play in the rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Suspension A arm has excessive play in the rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Minir underside corrosion
ADVISORY Various oil leaks
Nov 2016 PASS 98,533 mi
ADVISORY Minir underside corrosion
ADVISORY Various oil leaks
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre on wear indicators
Apr 2018 FAIL 99,544 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
May 2018 PASS 99,561 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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