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AX52 HLU

2002 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,385 mi
Last recorded179,385 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 179,385 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP..((1,00)) 195/65/15 X 4,,19 yr old !.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S HSC=REAR SA'S PLASTIC COVERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 179,385 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ********** ALL ********** NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF ,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP..((1,00)) 195/65/15 X 4,,19 yr old !.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened F & R SF'S AND ALL SA'S HSC=REAR SA'S PLASTIC COVERS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 173,313 miles

18YR OLD !!,,SERV?..F & R SF'S & ALL SA'S VVHSC,,REAR SA'S PLASTIC COVERS,,195/65/15 X 4,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP,,2 X R/B/DISCS VV SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR,,

Fail 15 Jul 2020 173,313 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ************ NSF & OSF =BOTH=2 ,////////////////////// (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced *************** SILL AREAS .................... (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ************* ZERO READING !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

18YR OLD !!,,SERV?..F & R SF'S & ALL SA'S VVHSC,,REAR SA'S PLASTIC COVERS,,195/65/15 X 4,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP,,2 X R/B/DISCS VV SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR,,

Pass 31 Jul 2019 166,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 166,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 156,074 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 156,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 135,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Jul 2016 135,770 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms corroding but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Aug 2015 126,322 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms corroding but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,806 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension arms & subframe slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2014 114,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear suspension arms & subframe slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,441 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,942 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,411 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 72,411 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 60,577 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,577 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,804 miles

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

front and rear discs slight corrosion - nsr tyre wearing on edges - minor body damage

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,197 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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 HLU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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