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AX52 HHS

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HHS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 157,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 155,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 151,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 149,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 140,064 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 140,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,596 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,823 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,089 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 104,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,683 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 72,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 56,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 56,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,351 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,681 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 HHS is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 HHS registered?

AX52 HHS is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AX52 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 HHS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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