2004 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · AX54 EBJ
2004 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 71,413 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX54 EBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 71,413 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.
AX54 EBJ 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 2004 Rover 75 (AX54 EBJ) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AX54 EBJ Mileage History
- 31/10/202269,534 mi
- 10/01/202470,797 mi+1,263 mi
- 10/01/202470,797 mi
- 03/04/202571,401 mi+604 mi
- 15/04/202571,413 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 765 miles per year across 5 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
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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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