2000 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · W885 AOE
2000 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 11/05/2000. Recorded mileage 122,307 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/02/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2497cc
W885 AOE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 122,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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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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.
W885 AOE Mileage History
- 03/11/2022112,162 mi
- 26/10/2023117,022 mi+4,860 mi
- 02/11/2023117,025 mi+3 mi
- 07/10/2024121,881 mi+4,856 mi
- 08/01/2025122,307 mi+426 mi
Average of roughly 4,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W885 AOE 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 2000 Rover 75 (W885 AOE) between November 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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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