2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · GF52 UCE
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 65,619 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF52 UCE Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 65,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF52 UCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (GF52 UCE) between December 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GF52 UCE Mileage History
- 18/12/200611,173 mi
- 18/12/200611,173 mi
- 30/05/200814,683 mi+3,510 mi
- 30/05/200814,683 mi
- 30/06/200917,403 mi+2,720 mi
- 29/06/201021,385 mi+3,982 mi
- 05/07/201021,519 mi+134 mi
- 20/08/201125,398 mi+3,879 mi
- 04/10/201226,379 mi+981 mi
- 21/06/201427,492 mi+1,113 mi
- 10/06/201731,409 mi+3,917 mi
- 05/06/201835,731 mi+4,322 mi
- 31/05/201936,122 mi+391 mi
- 08/07/202037,035 mi+913 mi
- 24/06/202142,374 mi+5,339 mi
- 28/06/202142,383 mi+9 mi
- 09/06/202249,404 mi+7,021 mi
- 12/06/202354,200 mi+4,796 mi
- 12/06/202354,200 mi
- 05/07/202457,653 mi+3,453 mi
- 08/07/202457,653 mi
- 25/07/202565,619 mi+7,966 mi
Average of roughly 2,927 miles per year across 22 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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