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
MOT test history — 9/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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 |
About this page
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.