2005 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · EC03 CTO
2005 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 8,568 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
EC03 CTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 8,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
EC03 CTO Mileage History
- 06/08/202461,678 mi
- 25/07/202564,081 mi+2,403 mi
- 11/08/20258,550 mi-55,531 mi
- 21/08/20258,555 mi+5 mi
- 28/08/20258,568 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly -50,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EC03 CTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (EC03 CTO) between August 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures 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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