2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · HJ53 YYA
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 152,577 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ53 YYA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2024
- 152,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
HJ53 YYA Mileage History
- 04/01/2022146,804 mi
- 05/01/2022146,804 mi
- 09/01/2023149,486 mi+2,682 mi
- 12/01/2024152,577 mi+3,091 mi
Average of roughly 2,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HJ53 YYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (HJ53 YYA) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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