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AX52 HDL

2002 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,205 mi
Last recorded48,205 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HDL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,205 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,076 miles

Front Coolant leak header tank / cap ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 48,076 miles

Front Coolant leak header tank / cap ()

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,453 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 46,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured AND SIDE REPEATER ON NEARSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 May 2022 46,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured AND SIDE REPEATER ON NEARSIDE (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,008 miles

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

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

all chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,068 miles

the nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded around the fuel tank

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,721 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,479 miles

the exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

the nearside front tyre is wearing on the voutside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,003 miles

the exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

the nearside and offside front brake pipes are starting to corrode

the nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode at the rear

the nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the outside edge

the nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,467 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,509 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 28,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,749 miles

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 23,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,043 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 HDL is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

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

Is AX52 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 HDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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