2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · SG03 XVT
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 114,896 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG03 XVT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2014
- 114,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG03 XVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (SG03 XVT) between May 2006 and March 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents t”; “Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
SG03 XVT Mileage History
- 26/05/200630,002 mi
- 14/06/200741,332 mi+11,330 mi
- 01/07/200862,033 mi+20,701 mi
- 07/07/200980,990 mi+18,957 mi
- 08/07/201093,317 mi+12,327 mi
- 08/07/201093,317 mi
- 28/07/201199,386 mi+6,069 mi
- 28/07/201199,386 mi
- 03/11/2012105,038 mi+5,652 mi
- 03/11/2012105,038 mi
- 25/02/2014114 mi-104,924 mi
- 03/03/2014114,896 mi+114,782 mi
Average of roughly 10,925 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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