2005 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · FB05 HDO
2005 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 114,370 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
FB05 HDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 114,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Good
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.
FB05 HDO Mileage History
- 16/06/202299,891 mi
- 15/06/2023105,587 mi+5,696 mi
- 28/06/2023105,589 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025114,277 mi+8,688 mi
- 15/10/2025114,370 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 4,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FB05 HDO 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 (FB05 HDO) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 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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