BN53 HVJ

2003 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
ROVER
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1396 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 September 2012
Last recorded mileage
27,308 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Rover has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 27,308 miles. A thorough inspection is crucial.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,143 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Two MOT failures (Aug 2009, Aug 2011) with no defect details provided.
  • Current MOT status is 'Not valid' (expires 2012-09-01), indicating it is not roadworthy.
  • The 2003 Rover is a classic, often with

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,143 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No recurring major failures or advisories on critical safety systems.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history from its MOT tests.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 27,308 mi PASSAug 2007: 35,514 mi PASSAug 2008: 45,522 mi PASSAug 2009: 52,708 mi PASSAug 2009: 52,708 mi FAILAug 2010: 61,105 mi PASSAug 2011: 69,968 mi FAILAug 2011: 69,968 mi PASS70k49k27kAug 2006Aug 2011

MOT test history — 6/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 27,308 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 35,514 mi
USER ENTERED BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK
Aug 2008 PASS 45,522 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 52,708 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 FAIL 52,708 mi
PRS Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Aug 2010 PASS 61,105 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 69,968 mi
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Aug 2011 PASS 69,968 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN53 HVJ, 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.