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
MOT test history — 9/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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
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| 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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About this page
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.