2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · HS04 BHE
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 187,428 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS04 BHE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
- 187,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS04 BHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (HS04 BHE) between July 2007 and March 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HS04 BHE Mileage History
- 20/07/200758,388 mi
- 18/06/200867,925 mi+9,537 mi
- 18/06/200867,925 mi
- 02/06/200976,829 mi+8,904 mi
- 02/06/200976,829 mi
- 18/05/201086,879 mi+10,050 mi
- 18/05/201086,879 mi
- 24/06/2011100,220 mi+13,341 mi
- 28/06/2012111,526 mi+11,306 mi
- 28/06/2012111,526 mi
- 24/06/2013124,402 mi+12,876 mi
- 25/06/2013124,402 mi
- 15/04/2014137,149 mi+12,747 mi
- 20/03/2015143,212 mi+6,063 mi
- 31/03/2016149,163 mi+5,951 mi
- 31/03/2016149,164 mi+1 mi
- 28/03/2017156,580 mi+7,416 mi
- 20/03/2018162,921 mi+6,341 mi
- 22/03/2018162,921 mi
- 18/03/2019169,383 mi+6,462 mi
- 18/03/2019169,388 mi+5 mi
- 30/03/2020175,567 mi+6,179 mi
- 06/04/2021177,689 mi+2,122 mi
- 15/04/2021177,692 mi+3 mi
- 29/03/2022181,994 mi+4,302 mi
- 22/03/2023187,426 mi+5,432 mi
- 24/03/2023187,428 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,231 miles per year across 27 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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