2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BX04 XYU
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 175,547 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jun 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX04 XYU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2018
- 175,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX04 XYU 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 2004 Rover 75 (BX04 XYU) between April 2007 and July 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2018 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
BX04 XYU Mileage History
- 02/04/200725,336 mi
- 08/04/200837,664 mi+12,328 mi
- 02/04/200947,663 mi+9,999 mi
- 06/04/201057,354 mi+9,691 mi
- 30/03/201166,144 mi+8,790 mi
- 19/09/201167,860 mi+1,716 mi
- 26/07/201279,241 mi+11,381 mi
- 29/07/201397,086 mi+17,845 mi
- 14/07/2014115,312 mi+18,226 mi
- 20/07/2015136,161 mi+20,849 mi
- 20/07/2015136,161 mi
- 06/07/2016147,773 mi+11,612 mi
- 12/07/2017162,381 mi+14,608 mi
- 12/07/2017162,381 mi
- 17/07/2018175,547 mi+13,166 mi
Average of roughly 13,304 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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