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AY02 TZU

2002 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover 7582,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 TZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 77,113 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,502 miles

Front headlights misting

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

Rear tyres corroded

brake backing plates corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 76,498 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety front to rear brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake calipers & backplates showing extensive corrosion

areas of chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamps tainted & images just mot legal

front & rear subframes & components showing extensive corrosion

n/s/r brake caliper retaining spring missing

o/s/r brake bind just legal & discs been getting hot

steering suspension & brake components showing extensive corrosion

both rear tyres very heavily cracked in tread advise replace asap

Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,346 miles

all brake calipers & back plates showing extensive corrosion

all steering suspension & brake components showing extensive corrosion

areas of chassis showing extensive corrosion

both headlamp images poor

both rear tyres cracking noted in tread area

front & rear subframes showing extensive corrosion

n/s/r brake caliper retaining spring missing

o/s/r brake disc showing signs of overheating & brake found to be binding

o/s/r sill jacking block missing & sill corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,929 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs faded

both headlamp images poor,close to limit

o/s/f lower balljoint play noted

o/s/r outer sill jacking block missing & outer sill showing corrosion

small areas of various brake pipes showing corrosion

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion inc subframes

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,972 miles

both side repeater lamps & n/s/f indicator bulbs faded

various steering & suspension components showing corrossion

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,793 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened The Brake pad to brake disc contact area is badly reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,448 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES SHOWING HEAVY CORROSSION

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY POOR,SHOWING COROSSION & WEAR

REAR SILENCER RUSTY

SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS SHOWING COROSSION

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 69,799 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres perished & wearing inner edges,o/s is heavily worn,195/65/15v

extensive corrossion on subframes, suspension,steering & brake components

front discs showing wear

rear discs showing corrossion

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

both rear tyres perished & wearing inner edges,o/s is heavily worn,195/65/15v

extensive corrossion on subframes, suspension,steering & brake components

front discs showing wear

rear discs showing corrossion

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,682 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 64,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,445 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge 195/65/15v

suspect both rear springs broken

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,948 miles

n/s handbrake performance poor

Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,860 miles

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

n/s handbrake performance poor

n/s/r tyre tread only just mot legal

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,029 miles

both front tyres getting low on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,103 miles

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

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 TZU is a 2002 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY02 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

AY02 TZU is a 2002 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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