2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AX52 PYZ
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/02/2003. Recorded mileage 101,368 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AX52 PYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 101,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
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.
AX52 PYZ Mileage History
- 17/03/2022101,302 mi
- 01/03/2023101,348 mi+46 mi
- 01/03/2023101,348 mi
- 19/03/2024101,365 mi+17 mi
- 11/03/2025101,368 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 22 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX52 PYZ 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 (AX52 PYZ) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S & O/S No Beam Pattern Visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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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