2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BN54 OPC
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 193,363 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN54 OPC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 193,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN54 OPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (BN54 OPC) between August 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
BN54 OPC Mileage History
- 29/08/200727,278 mi
- 01/09/200831,438 mi+4,160 mi
- 12/08/200934,237 mi+2,799 mi
- 06/08/201037,948 mi+3,711 mi
- 11/08/201141,638 mi+3,690 mi
- 11/08/201141,639 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/201243,005 mi+1,366 mi
- 17/08/201344,322 mi+1,317 mi
- 17/08/201344,322 mi
- 11/08/201446,359 mi+2,037 mi
- 12/08/201548,992 mi+2,633 mi
- 19/08/201651,569 mi+2,577 mi
- 19/08/201651,584 mi+15 mi
- 30/08/201754,000 mi+2,416 mi
- 08/08/201860,757 mi+6,757 mi
- 05/09/2019112,860 mi+52,103 mi
- 05/08/2020138,362 mi+25,502 mi
- 05/08/2020138,362 mi
- 09/09/2021151,264 mi+12,902 mi
- 26/08/2022175,317 mi+24,053 mi
- 08/05/2026193,358 mi+18,041 mi
- 20/05/2026193,363 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 8,870 miles per year across 22 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: 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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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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