2005 ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- ROVER
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1994 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 20 April 2014
- Last recorded mileage
- 41,168 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Rover has 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 41,168 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues and high usage warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows a suspicious mileage trajectory: 41,168 miles by Oct 2008, then 50,121 miles by Dec 2010, followed by a massive spike to 92,836 miles by Apr 2012, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a significant change in usage.
Things to check
- Recurring headlamp aim failures (Oct 2008, Apr 2011) and tyre issues (Apr 2011) indicate systemic neglect.
- Major brake imbalance failure (Oct 2008) and exhaust emissions failure (Oct 2008) highlight past safety concerns.
- Mileage trajectory shows a significant spike from 41,168 miles (Oct 2008) to 92,836 miles (Apr 2012), suggesting potential odometer fraud.
- The vehicle has been on SORN since 2014, implying it has been off-road for an extended period.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, indicating it is currently roadworthy and compliant with basic safety standards.
- No recent major failures or advisories are present in the MOT history, suggesting the owner has been responsive to maintenance.
- The car has consistently passed retests after failures, demonstrating that issues were addressed and rectified
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | FAIL | 41,168 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Oct 2008 | PASS | 41,168 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2010 | PASS | 50,121 mi |
USER ENTERED all 4 discs rusty with lack of use
|
| Apr 2011 | FAIL | 52,124 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 52,131 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | FAIL | 92,836 mi |
FAIL Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED slight crack in exhaust tail pipe
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 92,843 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 131,358 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX05 PFO, 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.