2002 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BD52 NTJ
2002 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/12/2002. Recorded mileage 114,198 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1951cc
BD52 NTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
- 114,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 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.
BD52 NTJ Mileage History
- 29/09/202197,539 mi
- 03/03/202297,593 mi+54 mi
- 08/03/2023106,231 mi+8,638 mi
- 25/04/2023106,947 mi+716 mi
- 08/04/2024114,198 mi+7,251 mi
Average of roughly 6,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD52 NTJ 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 2002 Rover 75 (BD52 NTJ) between September 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.
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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