2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BG53 CBO
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 112,958 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,958 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
BG53 CBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 112,958 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: Average
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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.
BG53 CBO Mileage History
- 03/01/2024109,581 mi
- 03/02/2025111,723 mi+2,142 mi
- 07/02/2025111,726 mi+3 mi
- 13/01/2026112,954 mi+1,228 mi
- 14/01/2026112,958 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BG53 CBO 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 (BG53 CBO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 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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