2003 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · BX53 UPP
2003 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 81,926 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX53 UPP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
- 81,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX53 UPP 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 2003 Rover 75 (BX53 UPP) between August 2006 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BX53 UPP Mileage History
- 22/08/200634,876 mi
- 24/08/200747,585 mi+12,709 mi
- 11/08/200857,138 mi+9,553 mi
- 13/08/200960,414 mi+3,276 mi
- 02/08/201063,240 mi+2,826 mi
- 20/07/201166,192 mi+2,952 mi
- 31/07/201268,669 mi+2,477 mi
- 17/07/201370,938 mi+2,269 mi
- 09/07/201472,764 mi+1,826 mi
- 29/07/201574,882 mi+2,118 mi
- 26/07/201676,908 mi+2,026 mi
- 27/07/201676,911 mi+3 mi
- 26/07/201778,525 mi+1,614 mi
- 27/07/201778,542 mi+17 mi
- 30/07/201879,671 mi+1,129 mi
- 24/07/201980,688 mi+1,017 mi
- 26/01/202181,548 mi+860 mi
- 04/02/202181,559 mi+11 mi
- 03/02/202281,916 mi+357 mi
- 08/02/202281,926 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,042 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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