2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AD03 NVL
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 87,699 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2016.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AD03 NVL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2015
- 87,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AD03 NVL Mileage History
- 31/05/200617,134 mi
- 04/06/200721,781 mi+4,647 mi
- 07/06/200826,845 mi+5,064 mi
- 30/05/200936,695 mi+9,850 mi
- 29/05/201052,550 mi+15,855 mi
- 04/06/201165,236 mi+12,686 mi
- 09/05/201272,079 mi+6,843 mi
- 28/05/201377,623 mi+5,544 mi
- 28/05/201377,623 mi
- 02/06/201480,876 mi+3,253 mi
- 26/05/201587,699 mi+6,823 mi
- 26/05/201587,699 mi
Average of roughly 7,853 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
AD03 NVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (AD03 NVL) between May 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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.
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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- 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 FailureSerious
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 FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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