BD53 YPY

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
RED
Engine
1588 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 November 2018
Last recorded mileage
34,047 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 34,047 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and the vehicle's age warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,458 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a 34,047-mile reading in Nov 2006.

Things to check

  • Recurring steering failures (Oct 2011, Oct 2011, Nov 2017) and advisories (Nov 2017) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Nov 2009, Oct 2011, Oct 2011, Nov 2017) suggest a long-standing issue.
  • Major failure for Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on 2006-11-22, then again on 2017-11-27.
  • Major failure for Offside Rear Stop lamp not working on 2017-11-27, a basic safety item.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,458 miles/year, suggesting light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies across 17 MOT tests.
  • All major failures from 2017 were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
  • The vehicle has a comprehensive MOT history available for review, showing all past issues.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 34,047 mi FAILNov 2006: 34,047 mi PASSNov 2007: 43,294 mi PASSNov 2008: 53,541 mi PASSNov 2009: 61,339 mi PASSNov 2010: 66,633 mi FAILNov 2010: 66,633 mi PASSOct 2011: 71,681 mi FAILOct 2011: 71,702 mi PASSNov 2012: 77,700 mi PASSNov 2013: 83,762 mi PASSNov 2014: 90,727 mi PASSNov 2015: 98,106 mi FAILNov 2015: 98,109 mi PASSNov 2016: 104,445 mi PASSNov 2017: 111,260 mi FAILNov 2017: 111,260 mi PASS111k73k34kNov 2006Nov 2017

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 FAIL 34,047 mi
PRS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nov 2006 PASS 34,047 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 43,294 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 53,541 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 61,339 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both front and N/S/R tyre on 1.6mm
Nov 2010 FAIL 66,633 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Battery insecure
USER ENTERED cracks in o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v gaiters
USER ENTERED engine noise
USER ENTERED o/s/f + n/s/f wiper blades split
Nov 2010 PASS 66,633 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Battery insecure
USER ENTERED cracks in o/s/f + n/s/f outer c.v gaiters
USER ENTERED engine noise
USER ENTERED o/s/f + n/s/f wiper blades split
Oct 2011 FAIL 71,681 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oct 2011 PASS 71,702 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 77,700 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 83,762 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 90,727 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 FAIL 98,106 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2015 PASS 98,109 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2016 PASS 104,445 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2017 FAIL 111,260 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2017 PASS 111,260 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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