2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · CU53 OUO
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/10/2003. Recorded mileage 146,829 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1951cc
CU53 OUO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2022
- 146,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
CU53 OUO Mileage History
- 15/10/2021139,696 mi
- 14/10/2022146,829 mi+7,133 mi
- 14/10/2022146,829 mi
Average of roughly 7,157 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CU53 OUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (CU53 OUO) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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