2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AV03 OUG
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 67,123 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 OUG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 67,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 OUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (AV03 OUG) between April 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”.
AV03 OUG Mileage History
- 06/04/200629,876 mi
- 06/04/200629,876 mi
- 05/04/200736,671 mi+6,795 mi
- 05/04/200736,671 mi
- 29/03/200845,386 mi+8,715 mi
- 18/03/200946,937 mi+1,551 mi
- 10/03/201048,146 mi+1,209 mi
- 07/03/201149,714 mi+1,568 mi
- 19/03/201251,661 mi+1,947 mi
- 20/05/201353,155 mi+1,494 mi
- 06/05/201453,896 mi+741 mi
- 06/05/201453,896 mi
- 27/04/201554,819 mi+923 mi
- 05/05/201554,942 mi+123 mi
- 28/04/201656,043 mi+1,101 mi
- 02/05/201757,193 mi+1,150 mi
- 30/04/201858,127 mi+934 mi
- 13/05/201959,123 mi+996 mi
- 29/10/202060,678 mi+1,555 mi
- 10/11/202162,030 mi+1,352 mi
- 26/10/202262,706 mi+676 mi
- 19/10/202365,772 mi+3,066 mi
- 19/10/202365,772 mi
- 22/10/202467,123 mi+1,351 mi
Average of roughly 2,008 miles per year across 24 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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