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AX02 AAZ

2002 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

173,459 mi
Last recorded173,459 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 AAZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 173,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (area of brake hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (area of brake hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 173,459 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded (area of hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded around spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded (area of hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 165,084 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 165,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 161,412 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 161,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 154,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 154,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 149,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,314 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 142,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 133,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 125,879 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 3 May 2017 125,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 116,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 108,969 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 108,969 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 102,831 miles

nearside hand brake reading low

both main brake pipes to rear getting rusty

Fail 7 May 2014 102,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both main brake pipes to rear getting rusty

nearside hand brake reading low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,778 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,861 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,151 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 63,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 63,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 52,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 42,431 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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AX02 AAZ is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX02 AAZ, 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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AX02 AAZ is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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