BV52 NVB

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
RED
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 April 2012
Last recorded mileage
30,455 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 30,455 miles. The vehicle has been off the road for several years, requiring a full pre-purchase inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent and normal, averaging 7,959 miles/year with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating regular but light use.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories and failures across 4 tests (2006, 2008, 2011) indicate a persistent wear item.
  • Vehicle has been off the road for several years, as evidenced by the 2012-04-26 MOT expiry and SORN status.
  • The 2002 Rover is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
  • The 1951cc diesel engine is a known weak point for this model, requiring thorough inspection.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent and normal mileage trajectory with no anomalies, averaging 7,959 miles/year.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects found in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history as evidenced by the MOT records.

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 30,455 mi PASSSep 2006: 39,261 mi FAILSep 2006: 39,261 mi PASSSep 2007: 47,875 mi PASSSep 2008: 56,583 mi FAILSep 2008: 56,583 mi PASSApr 2009: 59,768 mi PASSApr 2010: 67,209 mi PASSApr 2011: 74,208 mi PASS74k52k30kSep 2005Apr 2011

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 PASS 30,455 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 FAIL 39,261 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2006 PASS 39,261 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 47,875 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 FAIL 56,583 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Sep 2008 PASS 56,583 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 59,768 mi
USER ENTERED wiper blades showing wear and washers poor in operation
USER ENTERED handbrake could do with adjusting
Apr 2010 PASS 67,209 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)
Apr 2011 PASS 74,208 mi
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)
USER ENTERED offside front has slight play in steering rack knuckle joint

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV52 NVB, 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.