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AX52 DVR

2002 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,211 mi
Last recorded73,211 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,211 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,211 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (polish) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s/r sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,656 miles

BOTH SILLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND COVERD IN PRODUCT PREVENTING CORRECT INSPECTION

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST LOW HITING OFF CENTRE CROSSMEMBER

Front EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

BOTH SILLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND COVERD IN PRODUCT PREVENTING CORRECT INSPECTION

Coolant leak ()

EXHAUST LOW HITING OFF CENTRE CROSSMEMBER

Front EEHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 65,395 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both sills repaired covered in a product not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2020 65,395 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both sills repaired covered in a product not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2020 65,382 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak coming from engine timing belt area ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 61,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus outer skin worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,938 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus outer skin worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,514 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both track control arms (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both track control arms (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,007 miles

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

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear part of exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,066 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside steering arm(drumstick) slight play

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 49,684 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,808 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyes perishing on sidewall

offside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,358 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Has slight cut in N/S/F tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 22,415 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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AX52 DVR is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AX52 DVR, 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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AX52 DVR is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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