2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BW03 HLA
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/07/2003. Recorded mileage 75,425 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,425 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
BW03 HLA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/11/2023
- 75,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
BW03 HLA Mileage History
- 11/11/202162,001 mi
- 23/11/202162,288 mi+287 mi
- 25/11/202269,512 mi+7,224 mi
- 09/11/202375,425 mi+5,913 mi
Average of roughly 6,736 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BW03 HLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (BW03 HLA) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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