2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AX03 CDF
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 87,556 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AX03 CDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 87,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AX03 CDF Mileage History
- 02/08/202277,845 mi
- 25/07/202382,669 mi+4,824 mi
- 31/07/202382,727 mi+58 mi
- 29/07/202487,543 mi+4,816 mi
- 02/08/202487,556 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX03 CDF 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 (AX03 CDF) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 88 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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