2002 Rover 75 1.9L Diesel · DF02 RAF
2002 Rover 75 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 130,774 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF02 RAF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 130,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
DF02 RAF Mileage History
- 06/12/200533,801 mi
- 07/12/200651,336 mi+17,535 mi
- 07/12/200651,336 mi
- 04/03/200864,258 mi+12,922 mi
- 03/03/200977,287 mi+13,029 mi
- 08/04/201079,861 mi+2,574 mi
- 08/04/201079,861 mi
- 13/10/201189,271 mi+9,410 mi
- 01/11/201293,449 mi+4,178 mi
- 06/11/201293,449 mi
- 07/10/2013101,931 mi+8,482 mi
- 25/11/2013103,144 mi+1,213 mi
- 26/11/2013103,144 mi
- 27/10/2015104,381 mi+1,237 mi
- 29/10/2015104,381 mi
- 18/10/2016114,006 mi+9,625 mi
- 18/10/2016114,006 mi
- 18/10/2017121,353 mi+7,347 mi
- 20/10/2017121,353 mi
- 18/10/2018125,010 mi+3,657 mi
- 24/10/2018125,028 mi+18 mi
- 26/06/2020126,321 mi+1,293 mi
- 07/07/2020126,321 mi
- 15/09/2023130,771 mi+4,450 mi
- 19/09/2023130,774 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
DF02 RAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (DF02 RAF) between December 2005 and September 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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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