2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · DF53 VPG
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 107,912 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF53 VPG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 107,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 VPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (DF53 VPG) between December 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DF53 VPG Mileage History
- 19/12/200614,692 mi
- 18/12/200717,709 mi+3,017 mi
- 13/12/200821,826 mi+4,117 mi
- 19/12/200925,182 mi+3,356 mi
- 25/01/201128,955 mi+3,773 mi
- 24/01/201233,494 mi+4,539 mi
- 24/01/201339,140 mi+5,646 mi
- 23/01/201443,289 mi+4,149 mi
- 23/01/201443,289 mi
- 30/01/201547,730 mi+4,441 mi
- 27/01/201652,251 mi+4,521 mi
- 07/03/201756,599 mi+4,348 mi
- 07/03/201756,599 mi
- 08/03/201861,239 mi+4,640 mi
- 05/03/201964,663 mi+3,424 mi
- 05/03/201964,663 mi
- 17/03/202068,693 mi+4,030 mi
- 01/03/202173,736 mi+5,043 mi
- 03/03/202173,743 mi+7 mi
- 09/03/202281,983 mi+8,240 mi
- 23/02/202388,644 mi+6,661 mi
- 24/02/202388,665 mi+21 mi
- 19/02/202495,027 mi+6,362 mi
- 19/02/202495,027 mi
- 17/02/2025101,739 mi+6,712 mi
- 23/02/2026107,900 mi+6,161 mi
- 27/02/2026107,912 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 4,857 miles per year across 27 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: 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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