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AD52 HFA

2002 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,669 mi
Last recorded53,669 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 53,669 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 52,622 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,104 miles

Nearside Rear Sill heavily corroded at jacking point.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sill heavily corroded at jacking point.

Various suspension and chassis components heavily corroded/deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2023 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill heavily corroded at jacking point.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sill heavily corroded at jacking point.

Various suspension and chassis components heavily corroded/deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 45,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 45,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 43,814 miles

Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,505 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 35,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,328 miles

Centre engine covers/undertrays fitted

handbrake efficiency just met legal requirment

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,124 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,206 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 34,204 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,221 miles

Accident damage to offside front corner bumper

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Accident damage to offside front corner bumper

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,601 miles

Accident damage to offside front corner bumper

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,028 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and has a nail in it

Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,770 miles

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

nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter split

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,079 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,631 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 25,630 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 22,168 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 22,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HFA is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFA, 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.

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What year was AD52 HFA registered?

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

Is AD52 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 HFA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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