BX53 OJF

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
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 October 2014
Last recorded mileage
18,118 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 18,118 miles. The vehicle has been off the road since 2014, with no valid MOT and a 23-year age.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage of 9,260 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Six major failures across 14 MOT tests, with 9 related advisories, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Brake system failures and advisories dominate the history, suggesting a systemic, expensive-to-fix issue.
  • The vehicle has been off the road since 2014, with no valid MOT and a 23-year-old age.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 4 separate tests indicate a long-standing, unresolved issue.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage of 9,260 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a comprehensive MOT history, providing full transparency on its past condition.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 18,118 mi PASSSep 2007: 30,105 mi FAILSep 2007: 30,105 mi PASSSep 2008: 43,233 mi PASSSep 2009: 58,093 mi PASSSep 2009: 58,093 mi FAILSep 2010: 69,902 mi FAILSep 2010: 69,902 mi PASSSep 2011: 83,032 mi FAILSep 2011: 83,033 mi PASSOct 2012: 95,216 mi FAILOct 2012: 95,217 mi PASSOct 2013: 100,169 mi FAILOct 2013: 100,169 mi PASS100k59k18kSep 2006Oct 2013

MOT test history — 8/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 18,118 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 FAIL 30,105 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
USER ENTERED 1.wear on both front brake discs
Sep 2007 PASS 30,105 mi
USER ENTERED 1.wear on front brake discs
Sep 2008 PASS 43,233 mi
USER ENTERED 1.slight wear on front brake discs 2.screw in o/s rear tyre 3.rear exhaust corroded
Sep 2009 PASS 58,093 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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2009 FAIL 58,093 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2010 FAIL 69,902 mi
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED offside front wipers split
USER ENTERED front floor areas are corroding
USER ENTERED nearside front inner edge worn
USER ENTERED nearside rear handbrake has a lower effort than the offside
Sep 2010 PASS 69,902 mi
USER ENTERED offside front wipers split
USER ENTERED front floor areas are corroding
USER ENTERED nearside front inner edge worn
USER ENTERED nearside rear handbrake has a lower effort than the offside
Sep 2011 FAIL 83,032 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 PASS 83,033 mi
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2012 FAIL 95,216 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs corroded
Oct 2012 PASS 95,217 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs corroded
Oct 2013 FAIL 100,169 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2013 PASS 100,169 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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