BX53 WUY

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 September 2026 (93 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,246 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 26,246 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated safety-critical defects make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,872 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the recent high annual usage (14,546 miles in 2024) warrants investigation.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2025): Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2024-09-14 and 2025-09-15, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring suspension failures (2021-09-14 MINOR, 2024-09-14 MAJOR) and advisories (2025-09-15 ADVISORY).
  • Consistent pattern of MINOR light failures (2022-09-14, 2023-08-14, 2025-09-15) and advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,872 miles/year, showing no signs of odometer fraud.
  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-15, indicating it is currently roadworthy despite its history.
  • No major structural corrosion or brake system failures are evident in the MOT record.
  • The vehicle has been consistently tested and maintained, albeit with a focus on safety-critical items.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 26,246 mi PASSOct 2007: 34,852 mi PASSOct 2008: 43,538 mi PASSOct 2009: 49,950 mi PASSOct 2010: 56,599 mi PASSOct 2011: 60,814 mi PASSOct 2012: 70,227 mi FAILOct 2012: 70,228 mi PASSOct 2013: 77,325 mi PASSOct 2014: 83,295 mi PASSOct 2015: 91,245 mi FAILOct 2015: 91,245 mi PASSOct 2016: 97,295 mi FAILOct 2016: 97,295 mi PASSOct 2017: 101,854 mi PASSOct 2018: 106,906 mi PASSOct 2019: 112,351 mi PASSOct 2020: 115,042 mi PASSSep 2021: 116,425 mi PASSSep 2022: 118,207 mi FAILSep 2022: 118,207 mi PASSAug 2023: 128,802 mi PASSSep 2024: 143,348 mi FAILSep 2024: 143,743 mi PASSSep 2025: 156,024 mi FAILSep 2025: 156,024 mi PASS156k91k26kOct 2006Sep 2025

MOT test history — 20/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 26,246 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 34,852 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 43,538 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 49,950 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 long hand brake travel
Oct 2010 PASS 56,599 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED The front to rear brake pipes are rusting at several points along there run.
USER ENTERED Both front brake disc inner faces are rusting on the edges.
Oct 2011 PASS 60,814 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 FAIL 70,227 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.
Oct 2012 PASS 70,228 mi
USER ENTERED nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.
Oct 2013 PASS 77,325 mi
USER ENTERED nearside and offside front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.
Oct 2014 PASS 83,295 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oct 2015 FAIL 91,245 mi
PRS Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oct 2015 PASS 91,245 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 97,295 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2016 PASS 97,295 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2017 PASS 101,854 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 106,906 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oct 2019 PASS 112,351 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 115,042 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 116,425 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Sep 2022 FAIL 118,207 mi
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 118,207 mi
MINOR Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 128,802 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 FAIL 143,348 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre scrubbed off on inner and outer edges canvass and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre scrubbed off on inner and outer edges canvass and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play on bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 143,743 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2025 FAIL 156,024 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 156,024 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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