2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BW03 WLB
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 117,481 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/01/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,481 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 WLB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/01/2020
- 117,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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.
BW03 WLB Mileage History
- 12/07/200637,416 mi
- 25/01/200742,313 mi+4,897 mi
- 18/01/200849,271 mi+6,958 mi
- 24/01/200957,632 mi+8,361 mi
- 19/01/201067,788 mi+10,156 mi
- 24/01/201177,656 mi+9,868 mi
- 24/01/201177,656 mi
- 23/01/201289,193 mi+11,537 mi
- 23/01/201289,193 mi
- 14/01/201399,373 mi+10,180 mi
- 04/07/2014100,393 mi+1,020 mi
- 09/07/2014100,400 mi+7 mi
- 11/12/2015107,723 mi+7,323 mi
- 11/12/2015107,723 mi
- 13/12/2016110,209 mi+2,486 mi
- 15/12/2017111,175 mi+966 mi
- 19/12/2017111,197 mi+22 mi
- 20/12/2018114,198 mi+3,001 mi
- 08/01/2020117,470 mi+3,272 mi
- 13/01/2020117,481 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 5,928 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
BW03 WLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (BW03 WLB) between July 2006 and January 2020.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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