2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · AV05 RVU
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 94,420 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV05 RVU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 94,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV05 RVU 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 2005 Rover 75 (AV05 RVU) between February 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
AV05 RVU Mileage History
- 25/02/200831,988 mi
- 11/08/200940,582 mi+8,594 mi
- 12/08/201049,319 mi+8,737 mi
- 16/08/201049,327 mi+8 mi
- 11/08/201159,492 mi+10,165 mi
- 15/08/201268,475 mi+8,983 mi
- 08/08/201373,372 mi+4,897 mi
- 08/08/201478,756 mi+5,384 mi
- 08/08/201478,756 mi
- 11/08/201583,696 mi+4,940 mi
- 08/08/201688,273 mi+4,577 mi
- 14/08/201790,586 mi+2,313 mi
- 10/08/201891,378 mi+792 mi
- 10/08/201891,378 mi
- 30/08/201991,692 mi+314 mi
- 30/08/201991,692 mi
- 28/08/202091,980 mi+288 mi
- 18/08/202192,299 mi+319 mi
- 18/08/202192,299 mi
- 01/12/202292,464 mi+165 mi
- 02/12/202292,464 mi
- 21/11/202394,110 mi+1,646 mi
- 28/11/202494,420 mi+310 mi
- 28/11/202494,420 mi
Average of roughly 3,725 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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