BF52 ELU

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
BLUE
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 May 2017
Last recorded mileage
94,086 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 94,086 miles. The vehicle's age, high mileage, and safety concerns make it an extremely high-risk purchase.

A critical mileage anomaly exists: 153,510 miles in Aug 2011 dropped to 117,961 miles in Apr 2013, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2011 (153,510 mi) and Apr 2013 (117,961 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased significantly between Aug 2011 (153,510 mi) and Apr 2013 (117,961 mi).
  • Recurring major failures in lights (4 tests) and brakes (2 tests) across 2006 and 2008.
  • Vehicle is 24 years old with high mileage, indicating substantial wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • No current MOT failures or advisories recorded on the most recent test (May 2016).
  • The vehicle has a consistent high annual mileage, suggesting regular use.
  • No recent major structural failures or recurring safety-critical system issues.
  • The car has a long, documented history of MOT tests and associated advisories.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 94,086 mi FAILSep 2006: 94,086 mi PASSMar 2008: 115,678 mi FAILMar 2008: 115,686 mi PASSJul 2009: 125,957 mi PASSJul 2009: 125,957 mi FAILAug 2010: 140,641 mi PASSAug 2011: 153,510 mi PASSApr 2013: 117,961 mi PASSApr 2014: 184,110 mi PASSMay 2015: 189,469 mi PASSMay 2016: 195,960 mi PASS196k145k94kSep 2006May 2016

MOT test history — 9/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 FAIL 94,086 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Sep 2006 PASS 94,086 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 115,678 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mar 2008 PASS 115,686 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 125,957 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 FAIL 125,957 mi
PRS Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Aug 2010 PASS 140,641 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 153,510 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 117,961 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)
Apr 2014 PASS 184,110 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 189,469 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2016 PASS 195,960 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF52 ELU, 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.