BX53 WME

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 November 2026 (162 days away)
Last recorded mileage
2,516 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 89% pass rate and 2,516 miles. The MOT history shows a single failure and no recurring issues, but the mileage trajectory is highly suspicious and warrants immediate investigation.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,278 miles/year, with suspiciously low readings before Dec 2017 (99 mi/yr equivalent) and unusually high jumps in recent years, indicating potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • Extremely low mileage: 1,278 mi/yr average over 22 years, far below UK average (8,000 mi/yr).
  • Mileage anomalies: Suspiciously low readings before Dec 2017 (99 mi/yr equivalent) and unusually high jumps in recent years.
  • Mileage significantly below cohort: 29,239 mi total is bottom 10% of similar ROVERs of this age.
  • MOT history shows a 2021 service gap with no MOT recorded, suggesting unverified periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures or advisories on critical safety systems (brakes, suspension, steering).
  • Single major failure (lights/electrical) was immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
  • Consistent retest passes after initial failures demonstrate prompt owner attention to issues.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 2,516 mi PASSDec 2007: 3,535 mi PASSDec 2008: 4,788 mi PASSJan 2010: 6,398 mi PASSJan 2011: 6,999 mi PASSDec 2011: 7,529 mi PASSDec 2012: 8,022 mi PASSDec 2013: 8,355 mi PASSDec 2014: 8,708 mi PASSDec 2015: 9,000 mi PASSDec 2017: 9,200 mi FAILDec 2017: 9,200 mi PASSDec 2018: 9,871 mi FAILJan 2019: 9,872 mi PASSFeb 2020: 11,491 mi PASSNov 2022: 11,615 mi PASSNov 2023: 17,069 mi PASSOct 2024: 22,348 mi PASSNov 2025: 29,239 mi PASS29k16k3kJan 2007Nov 2025

MOT test history — 17/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 2,516 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 3,535 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 4,788 mi
USER ENTERED SRS warning lamp is on
Jan 2010 PASS 6,398 mi
USER ENTERED SRS warning lamp is on
Jan 2011 PASS 6,999 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 7,529 mi
USER ENTERED SRS warning lamp is on
Dec 2012 PASS 8,022 mi
USER ENTERED SRS light on
Dec 2013 PASS 8,355 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 8,708 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 9,000 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 9,200 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)
Dec 2017 PASS 9,200 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)
Dec 2018 FAIL 9,871 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 9,872 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 11,491 mi
ADVISORY small amount of corrosion to underside
Nov 2022 PASS 11,615 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 17,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2024 PASS 22,348 mi None recorded
Nov 2025 PASS 29,239 mi None recorded

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