2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AW03 AFE
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/07/2003. Recorded mileage 100,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AW03 AFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 100,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
AW03 AFE Mileage History
- 29/04/202299,502 mi
- 14/06/202399,654 mi+152 mi
- 20/06/202499,881 mi+227 mi
- 21/06/202499,882 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2025100,023 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AW03 AFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (AW03 AFE) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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