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AU52 FSA

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FSA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,472 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rears

front tyres worn on edges and cracking

suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2026 76,467 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn on edges and cracking

suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,110 miles

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

Front offside tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack/perish

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,155 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,717 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,434 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,438 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,311 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,783 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,152 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,251 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 23,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 17,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,541 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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AU52 FSA is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU52 FSA, 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 AU52 FSA registered?

AU52 FSA is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AU52 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FSA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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