2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BJ05 XGF
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 242,023 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XGF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 242,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (BJ05 XGF) between March 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BJ05 XGF Mileage History
- 12/03/200843,312 mi
- 24/03/200958,821 mi+15,509 mi
- 10/03/201071,927 mi+13,106 mi
- 11/03/201071,927 mi
- 24/03/201187,207 mi+15,280 mi
- 24/03/201187,207 mi
- 15/03/2012103,153 mi+15,946 mi
- 20/03/2013118,342 mi+15,189 mi
- 25/03/2014133,687 mi+15,345 mi
- 30/03/2015150,663 mi+16,976 mi
- 14/03/2016166,811 mi+16,148 mi
- 14/03/2017181,328 mi+14,517 mi
- 06/03/2018195,495 mi+14,167 mi
- 22/02/2019206,505 mi+11,010 mi
- 04/03/2019206,506 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2020214,326 mi+7,820 mi
- 15/03/2021218,711 mi+4,385 mi
- 15/03/2021218,711 mi
- 08/03/2022224,202 mi+5,491 mi
- 11/03/2023229,978 mi+5,776 mi
- 11/03/2023229,978 mi
- 04/03/2024234,149 mi+4,171 mi
- 03/02/2025236,976 mi+2,827 mi
- 05/01/2026242,011 mi+5,035 mi
- 08/01/2026242,023 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 11,147 miles per year across 25 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: Good
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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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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