2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BJ05 VPF
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 127,616 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1951cc
BJ05 VPF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 127,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (36 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.
BJ05 VPF Mileage History
- 11/09/2008154,177 mi
- 11/09/200855,800 mi-98,377 mi
- 24/06/200963,986 mi+8,186 mi
- 21/06/201068,856 mi+4,870 mi
- 18/05/201171,974 mi+3,118 mi
- 08/05/201274,465 mi+2,491 mi
- 10/05/201377,978 mi+3,513 mi
- 10/05/201377,978 mi
- 11/03/201480,232 mi+2,254 mi
- 24/02/201584,436 mi+4,204 mi
- 11/03/201692,610 mi+8,174 mi
- 15/03/201692,611 mi+1 mi
- 20/02/201798,959 mi+6,348 mi
- 02/03/201799,019 mi+60 mi
- 12/03/2018104,540 mi+5,521 mi
- 16/03/2018104,595 mi+55 mi
- 20/01/2019109,862 mi+5,267 mi
- 20/01/2019109,862 mi
- 05/03/2020113,945 mi+4,083 mi
- 05/03/2020113,945 mi
- 18/05/2021116,990 mi+3,045 mi
- 11/05/2022120,495 mi+3,505 mi
- 10/05/2023124,263 mi+3,768 mi
- 12/05/2023124,263 mi
- 18/04/2024127,615 mi+3,352 mi
- 18/04/2024127,616 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -1,703 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BJ05 VPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (BJ05 VPF) between September 2008 and April 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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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