BU03 XRR

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
BLUE
Engine
1588 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 January 2017
Last recorded mileage
12,323 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 12,323 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and 'Untaxed' with a 2017 expiry date.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent, low annual usage (7,621 mi/yr) with no anomalies, but a 2014-2015 MOT gap suggests a period of inactivity or off-road use.

Things to check

  • Vehicle is 23 years old (2003), indicating significant accumulated wear and potential age-related issues.
  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-01-24, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • The 2014-2015 MOT gap is a significant red flag, suggesting a period of inactivity or off-road use.
  • The 2003 Rover is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a £12.50/day charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,621 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects found in the MOT history.
  • The single 2016 MOT failure was immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 12,323 mi PASSMar 2007: 16,545 mi PASSMar 2008: 21,241 mi PASSMar 2009: 24,999 mi PASSMar 2010: 28,656 mi PASSMar 2011: 32,170 mi PASSOct 2011: 34,376 mi PASSOct 2012: 40,358 mi PASSDec 2013: 62,173 mi PASSJan 2015: 83,307 mi PASSJan 2016: 99,644 mi FAILJan 2016: 99,646 mi PASS100k56k12kMar 2006Jan 2016

MOT test history — 11/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 12,323 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 16,545 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 21,241 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Mar 2009 PASS 24,999 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 28,656 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 32,170 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 34,376 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 40,358 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 62,173 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 83,307 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 99,644 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY front brake disc worn
Jan 2016 PASS 99,646 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY front brake disc worn

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU03 XRR, 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.