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AX52 DWM

2002 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,141 mi
Last recorded140,141 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 DWM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a temp repair to corroded rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

OS jacking point (centre) area corroded , not yet considered excessive.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a temp repair to corroded rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

OS jacking point (centre) area corroded , not yet considered excessive.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 136,330 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,971 miles

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

tank straps rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2019 135,965 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

tank straps rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,224 miles

rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2018 135,222 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,803 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 133,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,593 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

front under tray broken and hanging loose o/s

fuel filter corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2016 130,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear upper side light out

Offside Rear lower sidelight out

Rear number plate delaminating

exhaust heat shield loose

front under tray broken and hanging loose o/s

fuel filter corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2014 119,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,183 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,803 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 113,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 106,650 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 98,714 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 98,714 miles

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

Nearside and offside front inner wishbone bushes perishing

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear slightly low

Slight travel on handbrake

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,490 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 74,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 74,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 58,042 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,934 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 DWM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX52 DWM, 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 AX52 DWM registered?

AX52 DWM is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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