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AD52 LJC

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 139,098 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 136,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 126,917 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 126,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,364 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 121,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 116,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,951 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,821 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly split

Fail 25 Nov 2014 98,759 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,515 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,218 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 72,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 65,935 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 65,935 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,008 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 50,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 33,969 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 LJC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

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

Is AD52 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 LJC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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