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 31 January 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 68,915 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 70% pass rate and 68,915 miles. However, the vehicle has been off-road for several years and lacks a current, valid MOT certificate.
The vehicle shows high annual usage averaging 13,808 miles/year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 5,983 miles from Dec 2009 to Dec 2010).
Things to check
- High mileage (139,331 miles) for a 2002 vehicle indicates heavy use.
- Recurring advisories on seatbelts (2006, 2007, 2012) and brake hoses (2008, 2012) suggest ongoing wear.
- Vehicle has been off-road for several years (SORN status), requiring a fresh MOT.
- No current MOT certificate is valid, making it illegal to drive on public roads.
Working in its favour
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a consistent, high mileage history, suggesting regular use.
- The car has a long history of MOT tests, providing a comprehensive record.
- The vehicle has been well-maintained,
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | FAIL | 68,915 mi |
FAIL An item not tested (Manual)
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| Dec 2005 | PASS | 68,915 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2006 | PASS | 89,773 mi |
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) ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
|
| Dec 2007 | PASS | 101,952 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) 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)
|
| Dec 2008 | PASS | 116,138 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2008 | FAIL | 116,138 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
|
| Dec 2009 | PASS | 126,131 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Dec 2010 | PASS | 133,347 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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| Jan 2012 | FAIL | 139,330 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED front to rear brake pipes corroded but covered with grease so unable to see how corroded
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| Feb 2012 | PASS | 139,331 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED front to rear brake pipes corroded but covered with grease so unable to see how corroded
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL52 KNW, 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.