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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 June 2012
- Last recorded mileage
- 5,740 mi
AI verdict AVOID 39/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 5,740 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant spike from 5,740 miles in Jan 2008 to 50,195 miles in Jan 2009, followed by high annual usage (18,599 mi/yr) that is well above the UK average of 8,000 mi/yr.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Feb 2010 – Feb 2011)
- 2009-01-29: Failed MOT with dangerous brake defects (efficiency below 10%) and suspension issues.
- 2010-02-25: Failed MOT with horn not working and registration plate lamp issues.
- 2010-06-08: Failed MOT with excessively deteriorated rear position lamp.
Working in its favour
- No recurring failures on the same system after 2009.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories (last test 2011-06-08).
- Consistent high annual mileage suggests regular use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 5,740 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2009 | FAIL | 50,195 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a) FAIL Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Jan 2009 | PASS | 50,211 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2010 | FAIL | 72,793 mi |
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a) FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Feb 2010 | PASS | 72,794 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2010 | FAIL | 84,715 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4) FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) FAIL Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2010 | PASS | 84,715 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 107,602 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Oil leak
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| Jun 2011 | PASS | 119,391 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX54 KHM, 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.