2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BP53 FVO
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 95,457 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP53 FVO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2013
- 95,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP53 FVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (BP53 FVO) between December 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
BP53 FVO Mileage History
- 15/12/200630,467 mi
- 15/12/200630,467 mi
- 30/11/200736,959 mi+6,492 mi
- 30/11/200736,959 mi
- 09/12/200843,980 mi+7,021 mi
- 08/06/200947,854 mi+3,874 mi
- 09/06/200947,854 mi
- 08/06/201058,031 mi+10,177 mi
- 08/06/201058,031 mi
- 08/06/201168,695 mi+10,664 mi
- 15/06/201168,695 mi
- 12/06/201285,463 mi+16,768 mi
- 15/06/201285,463 mi
- 12/06/201395,449 mi+9,986 mi
- 13/06/201395,457 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,007 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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