2001 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · X254 FNM
2001 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 85,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/03/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2497cc
X254 FNM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2019
- 85,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
X254 FNM Mileage History
- 05/01/200654,448 mi
- 18/12/200659,758 mi+5,310 mi
- 11/01/200863,686 mi+3,928 mi
- 09/01/200966,616 mi+2,930 mi
- 15/01/201068,717 mi+2,101 mi
- 10/01/201170,881 mi+2,164 mi
- 03/01/201273,544 mi+2,663 mi
- 12/12/201275,416 mi+1,872 mi
- 26/11/201377,044 mi+1,628 mi
- 17/11/201478,773 mi+1,729 mi
- 24/11/201580,535 mi+1,762 mi
- 27/11/201580,541 mi+6 mi
- 14/11/201682,001 mi+1,460 mi
- 04/12/201783,964 mi+1,963 mi
- 06/02/201985,444 mi+1,480 mi
Average of roughly 2,369 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
X254 FNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 75 (X254 FNM) between January 2006 and February 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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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