2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · KA54 AVV
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07/01/2005. Recorded mileage 147,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1951cc
KA54 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2026
- 147,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
KA54 AVV Mileage History
- 14/02/2024141,527 mi
- 15/02/2024141,531 mi+4 mi
- 17/02/2025144,788 mi+3,257 mi
- 17/02/2025144,788 mi
- 19/02/2026147,810 mi+3,022 mi
Average of roughly 3,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA54 AVV 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 2005 Rover 75 (KA54 AVV) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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