2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · AX04 RYM
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2004. Recorded mileage 90,491 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX04 RYM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 90,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX04 RYM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (AX04 RYM) between June 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-55-16v (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
AX04 RYM Mileage History
- 21/06/200723,107 mi
- 25/06/200831,912 mi+8,805 mi
- 18/06/200936,984 mi+5,072 mi
- 21/06/201040,381 mi+3,397 mi
- 09/12/201041,091 mi+710 mi
- 14/12/201041,091 mi
- 07/12/201154,159 mi+13,068 mi
- 02/10/201263,012 mi+8,853 mi
- 19/11/201367,611 mi+4,599 mi
- 21/11/201367,611 mi
- 18/11/201468,363 mi+752 mi
- 08/06/201669,576 mi+1,213 mi
- 09/06/201669,578 mi+2 mi
- 22/12/201771,063 mi+1,485 mi
- 03/12/201872,600 mi+1,537 mi
- 23/11/201976,019 mi+3,419 mi
- 23/11/202077,773 mi+1,754 mi
- 24/11/202180,941 mi+3,168 mi
- 05/12/202283,971 mi+3,030 mi
- 22/11/202385,593 mi+1,622 mi
- 22/11/202488,128 mi+2,535 mi
- 22/11/202590,491 mi+2,363 mi
Average of roughly 3,658 miles per year across 22 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: Excellent
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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