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AX02 HNC

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,163 mi
Last recorded129,163 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 HNC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,163 miles

General corrosion underneath

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 116,521 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 6 Dec 2024 116,238 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 116,153 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,017 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,515 miles

Nearside Rear Sill area / Floor area corroded

Offside Rear Sill area coated in sealant

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,515 miles

Nearside Rear Sill area / Floor area corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sill area coated in sealant

Fail 28 Nov 2022 98,513 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers rear inner sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers rear outer sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached drivers rear light cluster loose/insecure (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive small fluid leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement passenger rear LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged passenger mirror loose ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 91,552 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all front and back (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under the car all corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 91,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,197 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,581 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,534 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 79,520 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,211 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009
Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,070 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,098 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 HNC is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HNC, 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 HNC is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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