2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AO53 UMA
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 55,697 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/12/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AO53 UMA Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2013
- 55,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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.
AO53 UMA Mileage History
- 12/10/200616,067 mi
- 09/11/200722,223 mi+6,156 mi
- 03/11/200830,075 mi+7,852 mi
- 03/11/200937,158 mi+7,083 mi
- 26/10/201043,080 mi+5,922 mi
- 03/11/201147,407 mi+4,327 mi
- 06/11/201251,423 mi+4,016 mi
- 07/11/201355,697 mi+4,274 mi
Average of roughly 5,604 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
AO53 UMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (AO53 UMA) between October 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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