2004 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- ROVER
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 4601 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 September 2026 (86 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,159 mi
AI verdict AVOID 34/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Rover has 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 21,159 miles. The extremely low annual mileage of 3,963 miles over 22 years, combined with a 4-year MOT gap, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 3,963 miles over 22 years, with a significant 4-year MOT gap from 2007-2018, raising serious concerns about its true condition and usage.
Things to check
- MOT HISTORY GAPS: No MOT tests recorded from 2007-09-21 to 2008-09-25, and 2009-09-09 to 2018-08-31.
- EXTREMELY LOW MILEAGE: Only 21,159 miles recorded in 22 years, indicating prolonged inactivity or very short journeys.
- RECURRING MAJOR FAILURES: Emissions (4 times), brakes (3 times), and shock absorbers (3 times) show systemic neglect.
- DANGEROUS DEFECTS: Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber seat (Aug 2023) — structural integrity compromised.
Working in its favour
- Current MOT Valid: The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until 2026-09-08, confirming its present roadworthiness.
- No Outstanding Recalls: No specific recalls are noted in the provided MOT history, indicating no immediate safety concerns from DVLA data.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 19/29 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 21,159 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 27,204 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | FAIL | 33,947 mi |
FAIL Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 33,947 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 40,269 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) USER ENTERED front no. plate deteriorated USER ENTERED front brake discs lipped
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 40,269 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 45,790 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 52,047 mi |
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 60,298 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 69,563 mi |
USER ENTERED front number plate in poor condition USER ENTERED both front brake disc's in poor condition
|
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 71,071 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY rear axle differential weeping oil
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 71,080 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY rear axle differential weeping oil
|
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 71,843 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY rear differential leaking oil PRS Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 71,843 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY rear differential leaking oil
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 75,287 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY oil leak from engine
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 75,301 mi |
ADVISORY oil leak from engine
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 77,188 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 78,928 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 79,763 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp with fluid ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 79,764 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp with fluid
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 81,083 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 82,625 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 82,625 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 83,361 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 83,361 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 84,760 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 84,772 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 85,944 mi |
PRS Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 85,944 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK54 CPO, 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.