2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · BU53 RNN
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 105,941 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU53 RNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 105,941 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.
BU53 RNN 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 (BU53 RNN) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU53 RNN Mileage History
- 06/11/2023101,044 mi
- 07/10/2024103,269 mi+2,225 mi
- 17/10/2024103,216 mi-53 mi
- 29/10/2025105,905 mi+2,689 mi
- 31/10/2025105,941 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 2,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: 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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