BX53 WJF

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 15 September 2019
Last recorded mileage
32,422 mi

AI verdict AVOID 34/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 32,422 miles. The vehicle is also SORN and not ULEZ-compliant, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Sep 2018 (253 mi/yr equivalent) and a 7-year gap in MOT records, indicating a major data integrity issue.

Things to check

  • No MOT history recorded from 2006 to 2018 — a 7-year critical gap.
  • First MOT test on 2018-09-15 failed due to worn front brake disc, but no retest was performed.
  • Vehicle is 23 years old (2003) with no valid MOT since 2019-09-15.
  • SORN status indicates the vehicle is not currently taxed or insured for road use.

Working in its favour

  • No specific recurring failures or advisories from the limited MOT history.
  • The single 2018 MOT failure was immediately addressed and passed on the same day.
  • The vehicle has consistently low annual mileage, suggesting light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided data.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 32,422 mi FAILNov 2006: 32,429 mi PASSNov 2007: 39,752 mi PASSNov 2008: 44,673 mi FAILNov 2008: 44,673 mi PASSNov 2009: 48,888 mi FAILNov 2009: 48,888 mi PASSNov 2010: 54,965 mi FAILNov 2010: 54,965 mi PASSNov 2011: 62,401 mi FAILNov 2011: 62,401 mi PASSNov 2012: 66,636 mi PASSNov 2013: 70,455 mi PASSNov 2014: 74,674 mi PASSSep 2016: 76,678 mi PASSSep 2017: 77,301 mi PASSSep 2018: 77,554 mi FAILSep 2018: 77,554 mi PASS78k55k32kNov 2006Sep 2018

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 FAIL 32,422 mi
FAIL Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nov 2006 PASS 32,429 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 39,752 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 FAIL 44,673 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2008 PASS 44,673 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 48,888 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nov 2009 PASS 48,888 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 FAIL 54,965 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED brake servo damp
USER ENTERED slight leak from steering rack
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perished on side walls
Nov 2010 PASS 54,965 mi
USER ENTERED brake servo damp
USER ENTERED slight leak from steering rack
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perished on side walls
Nov 2011 FAIL 62,401 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nov 2011 PASS 62,401 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 66,636 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED both front cv gaitors are craking
USER ENTERED nearside front top and bottom drop link buushes are starting to srparate
USER ENTERED offside rear coil spring is corroding
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are on 1,6 to 3mm tyres wearing on outer edge
Nov 2013 PASS 70,455 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 FAIL —
FAIL Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nov 2014 PASS 74,674 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 76,678 mi
ADVISORY seepage around power steering pump
ADVISORY rear registration plate faded
ADVISORY rear bumper damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY front brake discs corroded
Sep 2017 PASS 77,301 mi
ADVISORY wheel arch covers missing
ADVISORY offside rear wheel arch corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY offside front steering rack slight seepage
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Sep 2018 FAIL 77,554 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY residue around the brake fluid reservoir
ADVISORY oily residue on engine
ADVISORY slight seepage around the steering rack
ADVISORY rear exhaust rubbers broken but system still supported
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2018 PASS 77,554 mi
ADVISORY residue around the brake fluid reservoir
ADVISORY oily residue on engine
ADVISORY slight seepage around the steering rack
ADVISORY rear exhaust rubbers broken but system still supported
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX53 WJF, 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.