2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · LS03 YGP
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 95,148 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 YGP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 95,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 YGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (LS03 YGP) between July 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS03 YGP Mileage History
- 17/07/200639,331 mi
- 17/04/200746,014 mi+6,683 mi
- 18/04/200746,017 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/200850,769 mi+4,752 mi
- 16/04/200956,075 mi+5,306 mi
- 26/03/201059,898 mi+3,823 mi
- 06/04/201165,185 mi+5,287 mi
- 07/04/201165,164 mi-21 mi
- 18/04/201270,523 mi+5,359 mi
- 15/04/201374,400 mi+3,877 mi
- 16/04/201477,840 mi+3,440 mi
- 22/04/201581,257 mi+3,417 mi
- 11/04/201683,477 mi+2,220 mi
- 11/04/201683,477 mi
- 10/04/201786,599 mi+3,122 mi
- 10/04/201786,599 mi
- 30/07/201887,812 mi+1,213 mi
- 30/07/201887,812 mi
- 14/05/201990,334 mi+2,522 mi
- 15/08/202092,289 mi+1,955 mi
- 18/08/202092,326 mi+37 mi
- 02/09/202195,143 mi+2,817 mi
- 18/01/202295,148 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,599 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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