2004 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BD04 XGJ
2004 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2004. Recorded mileage 80,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
BD04 XGJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 80,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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.
BD04 XGJ Mileage History
- 30/08/200721,637 mi
- 26/08/200828,732 mi+7,095 mi
- 26/08/200935,586 mi+6,854 mi
- 06/09/201041,654 mi+6,068 mi
- 07/09/201041,693 mi+39 mi
- 05/09/201146,426 mi+4,733 mi
- 03/09/201247,812 mi+1,386 mi
- 02/09/201349,018 mi+1,206 mi
- 04/09/201450,566 mi+1,548 mi
- 07/09/201551,924 mi+1,358 mi
- 09/09/201656,107 mi+4,183 mi
- 09/09/201656,107 mi
- 08/09/201760,625 mi+4,518 mi
- 08/09/201760,625 mi
- 08/09/201865,298 mi+4,673 mi
- 08/09/201865,298 mi
- 09/09/201968,798 mi+3,500 mi
- 13/09/201968,804 mi+6 mi
- 30/09/202071,238 mi+2,434 mi
- 16/11/202175,266 mi+4,028 mi
- 16/11/202175,266 mi
- 20/10/202280,690 mi+5,424 mi
- 27/10/202280,905 mi+215 mi
Average of roughly 3,910 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
BD04 XGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (BD04 XGJ) between August 2007 and October 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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