2003 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · NUE 2
2003 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2003. Recorded mileage 68,337 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
NUE 2 Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 68,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 75
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NUE 2 Mileage History
- 15/09/200617,339 mi
- 12/09/200721,805 mi+4,466 mi
- 23/09/200825,494 mi+3,689 mi
- 24/08/200929,055 mi+3,561 mi
- 08/09/201032,695 mi+3,640 mi
- 08/09/201133,257 mi+562 mi
- 07/09/201238,622 mi+5,365 mi
- 30/09/201342,285 mi+3,663 mi
- 17/10/201444,953 mi+2,668 mi
- 23/10/201548,619 mi+3,666 mi
- 05/10/201652,283 mi+3,664 mi
- 14/12/201757,771 mi+5,488 mi
- 10/01/201857,779 mi+8 mi
- 03/01/201960,259 mi+2,480 mi
- 07/09/202064,947 mi+4,688 mi
- 10/09/202064,955 mi+8 mi
- 05/11/202165,682 mi+727 mi
- 02/11/202267,691 mi+2,009 mi
- 10/11/202267,711 mi+20 mi
- 09/11/202368,156 mi+445 mi
- 01/11/202468,337 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 2,813 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
NUE 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (NUE 2) between September 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides si”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front to rear pipes to hoses corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 75
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber below the windscreen has small drain holes that block with leaves. Water then rises and submerges the engine ECU.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure(Serious)
The slave cylinder is located inside the gearbox bellhousing (concentric slave). When it leaks, the gearbox must be removed to replace it.
- KV6 VIS Motor Failure(Moderate)
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
- KV6 Plastic Thermostat Housing Leak(Serious)
The thermostat housing sits in the "V" of the engine and is made of plastic. It becomes brittle and cracks, leaking coolant invisibly.
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