2002 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · GU52 CJE
2002 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 98,371 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU52 CJE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 98,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU52 CJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (GU52 CJE) between August 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
GU52 CJE Mileage History
- 31/08/200516,234 mi
- 16/09/200628,209 mi+11,975 mi
- 15/04/200842,898 mi+14,689 mi
- 06/04/200949,583 mi+6,685 mi
- 06/04/200949,583 mi
- 24/03/201053,851 mi+4,268 mi
- 29/03/201157,963 mi+4,112 mi
- 31/03/201157,964 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/201262,092 mi+4,128 mi
- 04/06/201365,802 mi+3,710 mi
- 04/06/201365,802 mi
- 04/06/201468,182 mi+2,380 mi
- 04/06/201468,182 mi
- 03/06/201573,868 mi+5,686 mi
- 01/06/201678,230 mi+4,362 mi
- 01/06/201678,230 mi
- 05/06/201782,238 mi+4,008 mi
- 05/06/201885,683 mi+3,445 mi
- 29/05/201989,237 mi+3,554 mi
- 15/05/202092,241 mi+3,004 mi
- 10/05/202193,428 mi+1,187 mi
- 06/06/202294,504 mi+1,076 mi
- 27/06/202395,576 mi+1,072 mi
- 17/06/202496,545 mi+969 mi
- 25/06/202597,509 mi+964 mi
- 13/07/202698,371 mi+862 mi
Average of roughly 3,937 miles per year across 26 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: 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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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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