2002 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · PO52 ODV
2002 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 127,196 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2019.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO52 ODV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2018
- 127,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO52 ODV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (PO52 ODV) between September 2005 and September 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
PO52 ODV Mileage History
- 02/09/200528,040 mi
- 21/09/200637,760 mi+9,720 mi
- 21/09/200637,760 mi
- 20/09/200750,463 mi+12,703 mi
- 24/09/200750,480 mi+17 mi
- 10/09/200861,510 mi+11,030 mi
- 12/09/200861,586 mi+76 mi
- 26/09/200971,866 mi+10,280 mi
- 11/09/201083,531 mi+11,665 mi
- 14/09/201197,927 mi+14,396 mi
- 28/08/2012103,023 mi+5,096 mi
- 28/08/2012103,023 mi
- 26/09/2013108,835 mi+5,812 mi
- 26/09/2013108,835 mi
- 18/09/2014115,292 mi+6,457 mi
- 25/09/2014115,362 mi+70 mi
- 29/09/2015118,194 mi+2,832 mi
- 21/09/2016121,552 mi+3,358 mi
- 21/09/2016121,552 mi
- 28/09/2017125,100 mi+3,548 mi
- 28/09/2017125,100 mi
- 13/09/2018127,196 mi+2,096 mi
Average of roughly 7,610 miles per year across 22 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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