BN54 OUE

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 August 2018
Last recorded mileage
11,742 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 11,742 miles. The vehicle is also 22 years old with extremely low mileage, presenting significant unknown risks.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,872 miles per year, with a significant gap in MOT history from 2009 to 2018.

Things to check

  • MOT failed on 2009-04-29 with no subsequent passes, indicating it is currently unroadworthy.
  • Mileage of 11,742 miles by 2009 is extremely low for a 2004 vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
  • The 2018-07-19 MOT failure for excessively corroded rear brake pipes is a major safety concern.

Working in its favour

  • No specific recurring failures or advisories are present in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, low annual mileage, indicating light use.
  • The 2009-05-01 retest PASS after initial failure shows some past compliance.

Mileage history

Apr 2009: 11,742 mi FAILMay 2009: 11,742 mi PASSApr 2010: 17,894 mi PASSApr 2011: 25,147 mi PASSApr 2012: 33,419 mi PASSApr 2012: 33,419 mi FAILMay 2013: 40,946 mi PASSMay 2014: 46,001 mi FAILMay 2014: 46,001 mi PASSMay 2015: 52,336 mi PASSAug 2016: 60,111 mi FAILAug 2016: 60,111 mi PASSJul 2017: 64,998 mi PASSJul 2018: 71,036 mi FAIL71k41k12kApr 2009Jul 2018

MOT test history — 9/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2009 FAIL 11,742 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
May 2009 PASS 11,742 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 17,894 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 25,147 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 33,419 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Apr 2012 FAIL 33,419 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
May 2013 PASS 40,946 mi
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2014 FAIL 46,001 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2014 PASS 46,001 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2015 PASS 52,336 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Aug 2016 FAIL 60,111 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2016 PASS 60,111 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 64,998 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Jul 2018 FAIL 71,036 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear fuel hose damp to cooler

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN54 OUE, 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.