2002 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · PJ51 BWM
2002 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2002. Recorded mileage 82,391 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2497cc
PJ51 BWM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2014
- 82,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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.
PJ51 BWM Mileage History
- 15/06/200528,987 mi
- 18/05/200637,508 mi+8,521 mi
- 30/05/200744,131 mi+6,623 mi
- 11/06/200850,726 mi+6,595 mi
- 11/06/200850,762 mi+36 mi
- 26/05/200957,355 mi+6,593 mi
- 26/05/200957,355 mi
- 21/05/201064,023 mi+6,668 mi
- 31/05/201170,392 mi+6,369 mi
- 03/06/201170,467 mi+75 mi
- 07/06/201274,475 mi+4,008 mi
- 10/06/201378,613 mi+4,138 mi
- 28/06/201378,665 mi+52 mi
- 23/06/201482,391 mi+3,726 mi
Average of roughly 5,920 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
PJ51 BWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (PJ51 BWM) between June 2005 and June 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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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