2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · FN03 JFA
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 76,531 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FN03 JFA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/02/2021
- 76,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 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.
FN03 JFA Mileage History
- 13/09/200618,947 mi
- 30/08/200722,629 mi+3,682 mi
- 12/02/200934,080 mi+11,451 mi
- 16/02/201042,245 mi+8,165 mi
- 16/02/201042,245 mi
- 16/02/201146,242 mi+3,997 mi
- 22/02/201146,242 mi
- 16/02/201253,174 mi+6,932 mi
- 17/02/201253,174 mi
- 19/02/201357,296 mi+4,122 mi
- 20/02/201357,296 mi
- 21/02/201460,555 mi+3,259 mi
- 13/03/201460,578 mi+23 mi
- 23/02/201562,779 mi+2,201 mi
- 27/02/201562,779 mi
- 30/01/201665,934 mi+3,155 mi
- 09/02/201768,468 mi+2,534 mi
- 10/02/201768,468 mi
- 15/02/201871,957 mi+3,489 mi
- 23/02/201871,957 mi
- 15/02/201974,335 mi+2,378 mi
- 11/02/202076,351 mi+2,016 mi
- 11/02/202076,351 mi
- 11/02/202176,531 mi+180 mi
Average of roughly 3,995 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
FN03 JFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (FN03 JFA) between September 2006 and February 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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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