2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · AX04 VFP
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 225,759 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX04 VFP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2023
- 225,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX04 VFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (AX04 VFP) between June 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
AX04 VFP Mileage History
- 18/06/200715,946 mi
- 17/06/200823,003 mi+7,057 mi
- 29/05/200928,313 mi+5,310 mi
- 20/04/201034,090 mi+5,777 mi
- 24/04/201034,095 mi+5 mi
- 26/04/201161,141 mi+27,046 mi
- 03/04/201284,278 mi+23,137 mi
- 15/04/2013110,598 mi+26,320 mi
- 24/04/2014141,572 mi+30,974 mi
- 24/04/2014141,572 mi
- 07/04/2015162,140 mi+20,568 mi
- 07/04/2015162,140 mi
- 25/04/2016183,295 mi+21,155 mi
- 21/04/2017202,422 mi+19,127 mi
- 21/04/2018213,945 mi+11,523 mi
- 23/04/2018213,945 mi
- 15/02/2022224,211 mi+10,266 mi
- 16/02/2022224,216 mi+5 mi
- 30/01/2023225,759 mi+1,543 mi
Average of roughly 13,433 miles per year across 19 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: 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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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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