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
- GOLD
- Engine
- 1796 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 11 June 2015
- Last recorded mileage
- 60,292 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 60,292 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these severe issues, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
The mileage shows a normal trajectory of 10,918 miles/year until Aug 2012, but then a critical decrease to 0 miles by May 2013, followed by a suspiciously large 120,132-mile jump on the same-day retest.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Aug 2012 (115,102 mi) and May 2013 (0 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
- Mileage decreased from 115,102 miles (Aug 2012) to 0 miles (May 2013) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
- May 2013 retest shows 120,132 miles, a 4,800-mile increase from the previous day's test — highly suspicious.
- Recurring major failures in brakes (8 times), suspension (2 times), and tyres (8 times) across 13 MOTs.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | PASS | 60,292 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2008 | PASS | 83,786 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
|
| Jan 2009 | FAIL | 89,414 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Jan 2009 | PASS | 89,414 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 103,161 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 103,161 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 110,302 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 110,302 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 115,102 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | FAIL | 0 mi |
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2013 | PASS | 120,132 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2014 | FAIL | 125,043 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 125,043 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW03 XWA, 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.