2004 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · KX04 GLJ
2004 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 85,141 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX04 GLJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2022
- 85,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX04 GLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (KX04 GLJ) between March 2007 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
KX04 GLJ Mileage History
- 14/03/200715,071 mi
- 28/04/200820,230 mi+5,159 mi
- 22/07/200925,862 mi+5,632 mi
- 14/07/201029,820 mi+3,958 mi
- 13/07/201134,285 mi+4,465 mi
- 16/07/201239,584 mi+5,299 mi
- 15/07/201345,669 mi+6,085 mi
- 16/07/201345,676 mi+7 mi
- 16/07/201460,050 mi+14,374 mi
- 23/07/201567,402 mi+7,352 mi
- 11/04/201673,555 mi+6,153 mi
- 04/04/201773,612 mi+57 mi
- 04/04/201773,612 mi
- 18/04/201873,705 mi+93 mi
- 07/02/201973,817 mi+112 mi
- 08/02/201973,817 mi
- 27/01/202080,233 mi+6,416 mi
- 27/01/202080,233 mi
- 05/02/202184,206 mi+3,973 mi
- 08/02/202285,141 mi+935 mi
Average of roughly 4,700 miles per year across 20 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: 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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