2004 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · H8 MNC
2004 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 20,504 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2021.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H8 MNC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2020
- 20,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H8 MNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (H8 MNC) between August 2007 and October 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
H8 MNC Mileage History
- 17/08/20076,574 mi
- 15/08/20088,832 mi+2,258 mi
- 23/07/200910,717 mi+1,885 mi
- 02/08/201012,289 mi+1,572 mi
- 15/08/201113,759 mi+1,470 mi
- 15/08/201113,759 mi
- 30/07/201215,056 mi+1,297 mi
- 30/07/201215,056 mi
- 06/08/201316,114 mi+1,058 mi
- 06/08/201316,114 mi
- 29/07/201417,208 mi+1,094 mi
- 29/07/201417,208 mi
- 27/07/201518,239 mi+1,031 mi
- 27/07/201518,239 mi
- 01/08/201619,154 mi+915 mi
- 01/08/201619,154 mi
- 24/07/201719,528 mi+374 mi
- 24/07/201719,528 mi
- 23/07/201819,941 mi+413 mi
- 18/07/201920,308 mi+367 mi
- 30/10/202020,504 mi+196 mi
Average of roughly 1,055 miles per year across 21 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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