2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · HF03 CBY
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/04/2003. Recorded mileage 126,760 miles. MOT valid until 30/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1951cc
HF03 CBY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 126,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
HF03 CBY Mileage History
- 13/03/200614,160 mi
- 03/04/200718,299 mi+4,139 mi
- 20/06/200821,797 mi+3,498 mi
- 04/06/200924,097 mi+2,300 mi
- 07/06/201025,990 mi+1,893 mi
- 22/06/201127,233 mi+1,243 mi
- 14/06/201228,676 mi+1,443 mi
- 30/07/201335,388 mi+6,712 mi
- 25/07/201444,680 mi+9,292 mi
- 17/07/201552,991 mi+8,311 mi
- 26/07/201660,949 mi+7,958 mi
- 25/07/201768,780 mi+7,831 mi
- 27/07/201768,815 mi+35 mi
- 21/07/201876,562 mi+7,747 mi
- 30/07/201983,214 mi+6,652 mi
- 21/01/202191,733 mi+8,519 mi
- 31/01/2022100,208 mi+8,475 mi
- 16/01/2023107,051 mi+6,843 mi
- 04/01/2024113,019 mi+5,968 mi
- 18/01/2024113,128 mi+109 mi
- 24/01/2025120,324 mi+7,196 mi
- 08/01/2026126,760 mi+6,436 mi
Average of roughly 5,680 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
HF03 CBY 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 (HF03 CBY) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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