2004 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AV54 YEL
2004 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 115,090 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV54 YEL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 115,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 YEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (AV54 YEL) between October 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 96 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
AV54 YEL Mileage History
- 05/10/200723,658 mi
- 29/10/200835,880 mi+12,222 mi
- 30/10/200946,837 mi+10,957 mi
- 13/11/201058,211 mi+11,374 mi
- 11/11/201169,353 mi+11,142 mi
- 09/11/201279,555 mi+10,202 mi
- 13/11/201388,675 mi+9,120 mi
- 10/11/201490,361 mi+1,686 mi
- 06/11/201592,555 mi+2,194 mi
- 18/11/201592,599 mi+44 mi
- 20/12/201694,759 mi+2,160 mi
- 22/12/201694,763 mi+4 mi
- 15/12/201797,643 mi+2,880 mi
- 03/01/2019102,545 mi+4,902 mi
- 04/01/2019102,546 mi+1 mi
- 20/12/2019106,756 mi+4,210 mi
- 15/12/2020110,233 mi+3,477 mi
- 15/12/2020110,234 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/2021111,910 mi+1,676 mi
- 02/12/2021111,910 mi
- 25/11/2022112,961 mi+1,051 mi
- 25/11/2022112,961 mi
- 01/12/2023113,872 mi+911 mi
- 05/12/2023113,881 mi+9 mi
- 12/11/2024114,551 mi+670 mi
- 21/11/2025115,056 mi+505 mi
- 16/12/2025115,090 mi+34 mi
- 17/12/2025115,090 mi
Average of roughly 5,023 miles per year across 28 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: 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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