2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · AV54 YZM
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 95,138 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV54 YZM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2023
- 95,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 YZM 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 2004 Rover 75 (AV54 YZM) between January 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (37 issues), Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Windscreen (18 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
AV54 YZM Mileage History
- 04/01/200824,814 mi
- 23/01/200931,168 mi+6,354 mi
- 08/02/2010374,270 mi+343,102 mi
- 07/02/201143,910 mi-330,360 mi
- 30/03/201250,059 mi+6,149 mi
- 30/03/201250,059 mi
- 10/07/201356,223 mi+6,164 mi
- 15/07/201458,507 mi+2,284 mi
- 19/08/201559,837 mi+1,330 mi
- 15/08/201661,071 mi+1,234 mi
- 15/08/201661,071 mi
- 16/08/201766,157 mi+5,086 mi
- 16/08/201766,157 mi
- 03/08/201871,854 mi+5,697 mi
- 10/08/201871,854 mi
- 06/08/201974,529 mi+2,675 mi
- 07/08/201974,529 mi
- 10/08/202081,443 mi+6,914 mi
- 10/08/202081,443 mi
- 09/08/202185,714 mi+4,271 mi
- 09/08/202185,714 mi
- 23/08/202291,263 mi+5,549 mi
- 24/08/202291,263 mi
- 25/07/202395,138 mi+3,875 mi
Average of roughly 4,521 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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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