2003 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · GU53 SHX
2003 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 161,412 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
GU53 SHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 161,412 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: 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.
GU53 SHX Mileage History
- 24/09/2022159,919 mi
- 20/09/2023160,706 mi+787 mi
- 26/09/2023160,732 mi+26 mi
- 11/09/2024161,410 mi+678 mi
- 13/09/2024161,412 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU53 SHX 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 2003 Rover 75 (GU53 SHX) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 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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