2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · VE53 OLR
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 174,337 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE53 OLR Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2013
- 174,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE53 OLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (VE53 OLR) between November 2006 and November 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
VE53 OLR Mileage History
- 30/11/200687,526 mi
- 01/12/2007120,757 mi+33,231 mi
- 18/11/2008131,161 mi+10,404 mi
- 18/11/2009139,358 mi+8,197 mi
- 17/11/2010150,779 mi+11,421 mi
- 19/11/2010150,814 mi+35 mi
- 28/11/2011161,348 mi+10,534 mi
- 28/11/2011161,348 mi
- 28/11/2012171,604 mi+10,256 mi
- 28/11/2012171,610 mi+6 mi
- 25/11/2013174,337 mi+2,727 mi
Average of roughly 12,425 miles per year across 11 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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