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AK52 XWB

2002 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 128,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,407 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. N/s & O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 106,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/s & O/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on edge

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. N/s & O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,272 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 104,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,023 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box detioriated.

front brake discs worn, pitted inner faces + pads getting low

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

sills corroded but not weak.

subframe corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,023 miles

Brake performance not tested carrier bolts missing. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box detioriated.

sills corroded but not weak.

subframe corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,752 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 96,752 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,662 miles

all tyres cracking & pereshing

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,824 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,075 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,140 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,652 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,010 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,425 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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AK52 XWB is a 2002 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK52 XWB, 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 AK52 XWB registered?

AK52 XWB is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is AK52 XWB safe to buy?

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