BK54 CPO

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

Sep 2007: 21,159 mi PASSSep 2008: 27,204 mi PASSSep 2009: 33,947 mi FAILSep 2009: 33,947 mi PASSSep 2010: 40,269 mi FAILSep 2010: 40,269 mi PASSAug 2011: 45,790 mi PASSAug 2012: 52,047 mi PASSSep 2013: 60,298 mi PASSAug 2014: 69,563 mi PASSSep 2015: 71,071 mi FAILSep 2015: 71,080 mi PASSAug 2016: 71,843 mi FAILAug 2016: 71,843 mi PASSAug 2017: 75,287 mi FAILSep 2017: 75,301 mi PASSAug 2018: 77,188 mi PASSSep 2019: 78,928 mi PASSAug 2020: 79,763 mi FAILAug 2020: 79,764 mi PASSSep 2021: 81,083 mi PASSSep 2022: 82,625 mi FAILSep 2022: 82,625 mi PASSAug 2023: 83,361 mi FAILAug 2023: 83,361 mi PASSAug 2024: 84,760 mi FAILAug 2024: 84,772 mi PASSSep 2025: 85,944 mi FAILSep 2025: 85,944 mi PASS86k54k21kSep 2007Sep 2025

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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
Sep 2025 PASS 85,944 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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