BG02 DSX

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
1396 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 June 2014
Last recorded mileage
33,624 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 77/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 90% pass rate and 33,624 miles.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage (7,053 miles/yr), averaging 33,624 miles over 24 years, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • 2009-07-14: Failed MOT for Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split.
  • 2009-07-14: Failed MOT for Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split.
  • 2013-06-13: Advisory for front brake pads wearing thin, a known 2002 Rover weakness.
  • 2013-06-13: Advisory for front brake system wear, a known 2002 Rover weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,053 miles/yr) suggests light use.
  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Single failure in 2009 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
  • Long MOT history with 10 tests and 9 passes demonstrates general roadworthiness.

Mileage history

May 2006: 33,624 mi PASSMay 2007: 43,134 mi PASSMay 2008: 50,193 mi PASSAug 2008: 51,306 mi PASSJul 2009: 58,902 mi PASSJul 2010: 65,483 mi FAILAug 2010: 65,487 mi PASSAug 2011: 72,208 mi PASSJul 2012: 77,445 mi PASSJun 2013: 80,795 mi PASS81k57k34kMay 2006Jun 2013

MOT test history — 9/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 33,624 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 43,134 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 50,193 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 51,306 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 58,902 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre trea on limit tread cracking
Jul 2010 FAIL 65,483 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
USER ENTERED o/s/f wiper split but still clears
USER ENTERED eml light on
Aug 2010 PASS 65,487 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
USER ENTERED o/s/f wiper split but still clears
USER ENTERED eml light on
Aug 2011 PASS 72,208 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED front wipers smearing
USER ENTERED engine warning light on
USER ENTERED oil leak
USER ENTERED coolant level low
Jul 2012 PASS 77,445 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED engine management warning light illuminated
USER ENTERED battery insecure
Jun 2013 PASS 80,795 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED co emissions only just passed idle test
USER ENTERED engine management light on

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG02 DSX, 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.