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AX52 HKM

2002 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,052 mi
Last recorded139,052 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 HKM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 139,052 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,969 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 131,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,188 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 129,173 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 123,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,051 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 119,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,009 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 110,025 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 110,004 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 105,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,692 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 93,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,982 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,663 miles

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nerarside front tyre getting low

rear subframe getting corroded

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,657 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps getting corroded

nerarside front tyre getting low

rear subframe getting corroded

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,534 miles

both rear shocker top bushes getting worn

both rear trailing arm bushes getting worn

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,989 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,656 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 34,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,581 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 HKM is a 2002 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

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

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