2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AX53 BCZ
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2003. Recorded mileage 46,819 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,819 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
AX53 BCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 46,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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AX53 BCZ Mileage History
- 19/07/202341,630 mi
- 13/08/202444,867 mi+3,237 mi
- 13/08/202444,867 mi
- 14/08/202546,807 mi+1,940 mi
- 22/08/202546,819 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX53 BCZ 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 (AX53 BCZ) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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