2002 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · AK02 VCE
2002 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 76,589 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AK02 VCE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2020
- 76,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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.
AK02 VCE Mileage History
- 06/06/200617,550 mi
- 07/06/200721,696 mi+4,146 mi
- 06/06/200826,655 mi+4,959 mi
- 05/06/200931,996 mi+5,341 mi
- 07/06/201036,712 mi+4,716 mi
- 18/05/201140,788 mi+4,076 mi
- 23/05/201243,922 mi+3,134 mi
- 25/05/201243,951 mi+29 mi
- 03/06/201346,650 mi+2,699 mi
- 05/06/201346,663 mi+13 mi
- 23/05/201450,441 mi+3,778 mi
- 09/06/201553,161 mi+2,720 mi
- 20/07/201654,433 mi+1,272 mi
- 21/08/201762,168 mi+7,735 mi
- 20/08/201870,753 mi+8,585 mi
- 10/10/201975,724 mi+4,971 mi
- 12/10/202076,589 mi+865 mi
Average of roughly 4,114 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
AK02 VCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (AK02 VCE) between June 2006 and October 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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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