2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · KP53 KMF
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24/11/2003. Recorded mileage 191,639 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,639 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
KP53 KMF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 191,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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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.
KP53 KMF Mileage History
- 24/11/200632,888 mi
- 20/11/200746,463 mi+13,575 mi
- 11/11/200851,928 mi+5,465 mi
- 13/11/200956,605 mi+4,677 mi
- 18/11/201059,278 mi+2,673 mi
- 07/11/201161,504 mi+2,226 mi
- 13/11/201263,858 mi+2,354 mi
- 20/11/201368,009 mi+4,151 mi
- 21/11/201368,009 mi
- 11/11/201471,158 mi+3,149 mi
- 18/11/201574,083 mi+2,925 mi
- 20/11/201574,083 mi
- 15/11/201676,895 mi+2,812 mi
- 11/10/201780,382 mi+3,487 mi
- 12/10/201780,383 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2018113,338 mi+32,955 mi
- 27/09/2019139,843 mi+26,505 mi
- 12/10/2020154,160 mi+14,317 mi
- 17/09/2021159,077 mi+4,917 mi
- 20/09/2022164,881 mi+5,804 mi
- 20/09/2022164,881 mi
- 26/09/2023172,967 mi+8,086 mi
- 16/09/2024181,987 mi+9,020 mi
- 18/09/2024182,037 mi+50 mi
- 23/09/2025191,639 mi+9,602 mi
- 23/09/2025191,639 mi
Average of roughly 8,430 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
KP53 KMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (KP53 KMF) between November 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (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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