2004 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BX04 XOC
2004 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 192,481 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2017.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX04 XOC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2016
- 192,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX04 XOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (BX04 XOC) between March 2007 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2016 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
BX04 XOC Mileage History
- 05/03/200711,210 mi
- 30/01/200816,812 mi+5,602 mi
- 29/03/200823,119 mi+6,307 mi
- 04/10/200843,314 mi+20,195 mi
- 04/09/200975,832 mi+32,518 mi
- 04/09/200975,840 mi+8 mi
- 03/11/2010118,173 mi+42,333 mi
- 03/11/2010118,181 mi+8 mi
- 08/11/2011148,869 mi+30,688 mi
- 09/11/2011148,887 mi+18 mi
- 12/11/2012176,139 mi+27,252 mi
- 12/11/2012176,139 mi
- 26/11/2013184,908 mi+8,769 mi
- 26/11/2013184,908 mi
- 26/09/2014191,913 mi+7,005 mi
- 14/01/2016192,481 mi+568 mi
Average of roughly 20,453 miles per year across 16 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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