2005 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · BX05 KWC
2005 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 96,958 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX05 KWC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 96,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX05 KWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (BX05 KWC) between March 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 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: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
BX05 KWC Mileage History
- 22/03/200819,198 mi
- 19/03/200925,114 mi+5,916 mi
- 20/03/201033,940 mi+8,826 mi
- 19/03/201140,473 mi+6,533 mi
- 27/02/201246,078 mi+5,605 mi
- 27/02/201246,078 mi
- 20/03/201353,827 mi+7,749 mi
- 21/03/201458,656 mi+4,829 mi
- 14/03/201563,693 mi+5,037 mi
- 14/03/201670,360 mi+6,667 mi
- 13/03/201777,226 mi+6,866 mi
- 15/03/201777,226 mi
- 12/03/201884,830 mi+7,604 mi
- 13/03/201884,830 mi
- 06/02/201988,401 mi+3,571 mi
- 21/01/202089,918 mi+1,517 mi
- 22/01/202089,918 mi
- 30/01/202192,169 mi+2,251 mi
- 08/01/202296,790 mi+4,621 mi
- 18/01/202296,958 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 5,624 miles per year across 20 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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