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AD52 HKM

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,103 mi
Last recorded59,103 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HKM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine under tray becoming insecure

rear of o/side and n/side outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion at rear of o/side and n/side outer sills

engine under tray becoming insecure

n/side and o/side headlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray becoming insecure

n/side and o/side beam patterns deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2023 58,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray becoming insecure

n/side and o/side beam patterns deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2022 57,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion at rear of o/side and n/side outer sills

Pass 26 Jul 2021 57,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear of o/side and n/side outer sills

Fail 26 Jul 2021 57,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges of tread excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges of tread excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on rear of o/side and n/side outer sills

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on rear of n/side outer sill.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 56,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,448 miles

Dip beam patterns very weak

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,966 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,367 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,936 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,901 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 15,830 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 HKM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKM, 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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AD52 HKM is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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