2004 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · VU54 YNH
2004 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 70,051 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU54 YNH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2020
- 70,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU54 YNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (VU54 YNH) between September 2007 and February 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
VU54 YNH Mileage History
- 22/09/200715,736 mi
- 24/09/200822,225 mi+6,489 mi
- 28/09/200929,367 mi+7,142 mi
- 17/09/201036,608 mi+7,241 mi
- 02/09/201144,425 mi+7,817 mi
- 26/04/201249,439 mi+5,014 mi
- 26/04/201249,439 mi
- 18/04/201351,880 mi+2,441 mi
- 01/04/201452,828 mi+948 mi
- 14/04/201554,391 mi+1,563 mi
- 13/04/201656,447 mi+2,056 mi
- 14/04/201656,449 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/201758,224 mi+1,775 mi
- 18/04/201861,400 mi+3,176 mi
- 06/02/201962,466 mi+1,066 mi
- 17/02/202070,051 mi+7,585 mi
- 18/02/202070,051 mi
Average of roughly 4,378 miles per year across 17 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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