2002 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · FD02 MSX
2002 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 154,612 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/06/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1951cc
FD02 MSX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2016
- 154,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
FD02 MSX Mileage History
- 26/06/200639,498 mi
- 26/06/200639,498 mi
- 06/07/200754,521 mi+15,023 mi
- 06/07/200754,521 mi
- 03/07/200870,203 mi+15,682 mi
- 07/07/200870,720 mi+517 mi
- 01/07/200984,690 mi+13,970 mi
- 06/07/200985,057 mi+367 mi
- 05/07/201096,420 mi+11,363 mi
- 22/06/2011110,613 mi+14,193 mi
- 29/06/2011110,095 mi-518 mi
- 18/06/2012120,276 mi+10,181 mi
- 27/06/2012120,279 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/2013123,951 mi+3,672 mi
- 22/04/2013123,998 mi+47 mi
- 29/03/2014138,333 mi+14,335 mi
- 27/02/2015147,551 mi+9,218 mi
- 20/02/2016154,612 mi+7,061 mi
- 20/02/2016154,612 mi
Average of roughly 11,924 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FD02 MSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (FD02 MSX) between June 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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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