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AY02 LMU

2002 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,769 mi
Last recorded64,769 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 59,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,548 miles

Brake warning lamp on.

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 55,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake warning lamp on.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,390 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,279 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded from cat back

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,009 miles

Front brake disks rusty.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 44,009 miles

Front brake disks rusty.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,298 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 26,713 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,172 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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AY02 LMU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY02 LMU, 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 AY02 LMU registered?

AY02 LMU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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