BW03 FPY

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
RED
Engine
1396 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 January 2014
Last recorded mileage
19,427 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 19,427 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past failures warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,425 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2011 onwards.

Things to check

  • Three MOT failures recorded: steering (Jan 2006), lights (Dec 2008, Dec 2011), and handbrake (Jan 2007).
  • Recurring advisories for headlamp issues (Dec 2008, Dec 2011) and tyre wear (Dec 2008, Dec 2011).
  • Two significant service gaps: 2009 and 2012, suggesting periods of inactivity or neglect.
  • The vehicle is currently on SORN status with no valid MOT, indicating it is not roadworthy.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,425 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering throughout its history.
  • All past MOT failures were addressed and retested successfully, showing issues were resolved.
  • The vehicle has a long service history, with consistent retests after initial failures.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 19,427 mi FAILJan 2006: 19,427 mi PASSJan 2007: 34,237 mi PASSJan 2008: 46,540 mi PASSDec 2008: 57,028 mi PASSDec 2008: 57,028 mi FAILJan 2010: 68,070 mi PASSJan 2011: 79,649 mi PASSDec 2011: 88,743 mi FAILDec 2011: 88,750 mi PASSJan 2013: 94,593 mi PASS95k57k19kJan 2006Jan 2013

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 FAIL 19,427 mi
FAIL Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Jan 2006 PASS 19,427 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 PASS 34,237 mi
USER ENTERED handbrake lever is approaching the end of it,s working travel.
Jan 2008 PASS 46,540 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 57,028 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 FAIL 57,028 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jan 2010 PASS 68,070 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 79,649 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2011 FAIL 88,743 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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)
Dec 2011 PASS 88,750 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 94,593 mi
USER ENTERED damage to rear
USER ENTERED exhaust corroded in places & leaking slighty
USER ENTERED offside & nearside front steering rack gators deteriorated

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW03 FPY, 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.