2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · ET03 HMD
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 152,378 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2017.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET03 HMD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/04/2017
- 152,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET03 HMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (ET03 HMD) between June 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents t”.
ET03 HMD Mileage History
- 01/06/200614,714 mi
- 08/06/200718,189 mi+3,475 mi
- 10/07/200824,084 mi+5,895 mi
- 10/07/200824,084 mi
- 23/07/200926,982 mi+2,898 mi
- 31/07/201046,872 mi+19,890 mi
- 28/07/201166,973 mi+20,101 mi
- 01/08/201167,215 mi+242 mi
- 27/07/201286,198 mi+18,983 mi
- 30/07/201286,399 mi+201 mi
- 23/07/2013105,189 mi+18,790 mi
- 23/07/2013105,189 mi
- 23/07/2014121,854 mi+16,665 mi
- 22/07/2015139,971 mi+18,117 mi
- 31/07/2015140,378 mi+407 mi
- 30/07/2016149,944 mi+9,566 mi
- 26/04/2017152,378 mi+2,434 mi
Average of roughly 12,628 miles per year across 17 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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