BU02 OGG

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
2497 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 March 2021
Last recorded mileage
9,463 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 9,463 miles. The car's age, combined with a 12-year gap in MOT records and a 166,000-mile discrepancy, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The MOT history shows a critical mileage anomaly: 184,412 miles on 13 Mar 2008, then only 20,232 miles by 13 Mar 2009, and a total of 66,865 miles by 20 Mar 2020, indicating potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Mar 2008 (184,412 mi) and Mar 2009 (20,232 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • No valid MOT since 2002, indicating it has not been roadworthy for 24 years.
  • Critical mileage anomaly: 184,412 miles on 13 Mar 2008, then only 20,232 miles by 13 Mar 2009.
  • Dangerous brake defects recorded on 13 Mar 2008 (184,412 mi) and 13 Mar 2008 (184,412 mi).

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting no current immediate road safety risks.
  • Consistent low annual mileage for its age, potentially indicating light use.
  • No recurring major failures in the most recent MOT history (Mar 2020).
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history since its last MOT.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 9,463 mi PASSMar 2007: 12,772 mi PASSMar 2008: 18,412 mi FAILMar 2008: 184,412 mi PASSMar 2009: 20,232 mi PASSMar 2010: 30,493 mi PASSMar 2011: 40,522 mi PASSMar 2012: 45,848 mi PASSFeb 2013: 50,720 mi FAILFeb 2013: 50,720 mi PASSFeb 2014: 55,727 mi PASSMar 2015: 59,026 mi PASSFeb 2016: 62,872 mi PASSMar 2017: 64,538 mi FAILMar 2017: 64,542 mi PASSFeb 2018: 65,864 mi PASSMar 2019: 66,744 mi FAILMar 2019: 66,575 mi PASSMar 2020: 66,865 mi PASS184k97k9kMar 2006Mar 2020

MOT test history — 15/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 9,463 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 12,772 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 18,412 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Mar 2008 PASS 184,412 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 20,232 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 30,493 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 40,522 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 45,848 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 FAIL 50,720 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Feb 2013 PASS 50,720 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 55,727 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 59,026 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Feb 2016 PASS 62,872 mi
ADVISORY undertrays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Mar 2017 FAIL 64,538 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 64,542 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Feb 2018 PASS 65,864 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 66,744 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 66,575 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 66,865 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU02 OGG, 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.