2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AV03 OVG
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 83,036 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 OVG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/02/2011
- 83,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 OVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (AV03 OVG) between July 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
AV03 OVG Mileage History
- 26/07/200637,956 mi
- 04/01/200858,787 mi+20,831 mi
- 09/01/200858,838 mi+51 mi
- 08/12/200869,322 mi+10,484 mi
- 10/12/200869,322 mi
- 23/02/201079,385 mi+10,063 mi
- 24/02/201079,385 mi
- 22/02/201183,036 mi+3,651 mi
- 22/02/201183,036 mi
Average of roughly 9,848 miles per year across 9 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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