2000 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · X496 MOF
2000 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 172,302 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X496 MOF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2021
- 172,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
X496 MOF Mileage History
- 11/07/200638,912 mi
- 10/07/200754,201 mi+15,289 mi
- 10/07/200754,201 mi
- 09/07/200864,166 mi+9,965 mi
- 09/07/200864,166 mi
- 10/07/200972,592 mi+8,426 mi
- 10/07/200972,592 mi
- 07/07/201085,915 mi+13,323 mi
- 08/07/2011100,544 mi+14,629 mi
- 12/06/2012113,833 mi+13,289 mi
- 14/06/2013125,748 mi+11,915 mi
- 23/06/2014134,635 mi+8,887 mi
- 23/06/2014134,638 mi+3 mi
- 01/07/2015142,081 mi+7,443 mi
- 15/06/2016148,912 mi+6,831 mi
- 25/07/2017155,294 mi+6,382 mi
- 17/07/2018161,170 mi+5,876 mi
- 17/07/2019167,671 mi+6,501 mi
- 04/07/2020171,403 mi+3,732 mi
- 06/07/2021172,302 mi+899 mi
Average of roughly 8,900 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
X496 MOF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 75 (X496 MOF) between July 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2021 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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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