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AD52 GYU

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,050 mi
Last recorded104,050 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Heat Shield Insecure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,110 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroding / corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,982 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top suspension mounts starting to seize

Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top suspension mounts starting to seize

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,053 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,051 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,599 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,735 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Headlight pattern slightly irregular

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,735 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Headlight pattern slightly irregular

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,373 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 64,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,428 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,577 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,577 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 29,360 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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AD52 GYU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 82,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 GYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 GYU registered?

AD52 GYU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is AD52 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 GYU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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