2002 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · 100 RLJ
2002 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 133,509 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2497cc
100 RLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 133,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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.
100 RLJ Mileage History
- 26/05/2023132,672 mi
- 20/05/2024133,476 mi+804 mi
- 25/06/2024133,479 mi+3 mi
- 18/06/2025133,508 mi+29 mi
- 01/07/2025133,509 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
100 RLJ 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 2002 Rover 75 (100 RLJ) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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 Body component insecure wing trim strip (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate missing detached when boot lid was shut (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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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