BX04 WTR

2004 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
ROVER
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 August 2022
Last recorded mileage
51,228 mi

AI verdict AVOID 31/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Rover has 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 51,228 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and consistent pattern of neglect make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,767 miles/year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 10,842 miles from May 2019 to Aug 2020).

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2021-08-31 (test 278,760).
  • Recurring major failures in lights, emissions, windscreen, and brakes across multiple tests.
  • Persistent advisories for corroded suspension arms and worn tyres since 2019.
  • Mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • All past MOT failures were addressed and retested successfully.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT.

Mileage history

May 2007: 51,228 mi PASSMay 2008: 75,649 mi PASSMay 2009: 100,220 mi PASSMay 2010: 129,998 mi PASSMay 2011: 147,196 mi PASSMay 2012: 169,718 mi FAILMay 2012: 169,718 mi PASSMay 2013: 180,938 mi FAILMay 2013: 180,938 mi PASSMay 2014: 190,518 mi FAILMay 2014: 190,518 mi PASSMay 2015: 207,584 mi FAILMay 2015: 207,584 mi PASSMay 2016: 227,930 mi FAILMay 2016: 227,930 mi PASSMay 2017: 238,891 mi FAILMay 2017: 238,891 mi PASSMay 2018: 249,314 mi FAILMay 2018: 249,314 mi PASSMay 2019: 260,005 mi FAILMay 2019: 260,005 mi PASSAug 2020: 270,847 mi FAILAug 2020: 270,847 mi PASSAug 2021: 278,759 mi FAILSep 2021: 278,760 mi PASS279k165k51kMay 2007Sep 2021

MOT test history — 15/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 51,228 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 75,649 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 Nail in nearside front tyre
May 2009 PASS 100,220 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres worn
May 2010 PASS 129,998 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn on one side
USER ENTERED Both front wiper blades worn
May 2011 PASS 147,196 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Brake pedal antislip pad slightly worn
May 2012 FAIL 169,718 mi
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 PASS 169,718 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 180,938 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED small cut in the inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
May 2013 PASS 180,938 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
May 2014 FAIL 190,518 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
USER ENTERED coolant leak
May 2014 PASS 190,518 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
USER ENTERED coolant leak
May 2015 FAIL 207,584 mi
FAIL Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2015 PASS 207,584 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2016 FAIL 227,930 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf/nsf inners and outers (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
PRS Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
May 2016 PASS 227,930 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf/nsf inners and outers (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
May 2017 FAIL 238,891 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn on one corner
May 2017 PASS 238,891 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr/nsr (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn on one corner
May 2018 FAIL 249,314 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf/nsf (2.4.G.2)
May 2018 PASS 249,314 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf/nsf (2.4.G.2)
May 2019 FAIL 260,005 mi
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre perishing
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn
ADVISORY handbrake travel
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective os/ns misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
May 2019 PASS 260,005 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre perishing
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn
ADVISORY handbrake travel
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective os/ns misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2020 FAIL 270,847 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY low tread on the outer edge of the offside rear tyre
Aug 2020 PASS 270,847 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY low tread on the outer edge of the offside rear tyre
Aug 2021 FAIL 278,759 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY offside front mac pherson strut is leaking
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Sep 2021 PASS 278,760 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY offside front mac pherson strut is leaking
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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