2003 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · R21 JBF
2003 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/09/2003. Recorded mileage 46,764 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2496cc
R21 JBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 46,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R21 JBF Mileage History
- 02/02/202245,690 mi
- 22/02/202345,690 mi
- 22/05/202446,126 mi+436 mi
- 22/05/202446,126 mi
- 02/07/202546,764 mi+638 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R21 JBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (R21 JBF) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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