2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · MA53 KVF
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 125,983 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,983 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
MA53 KVF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 125,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 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.
MA53 KVF Mileage History
- 19/10/200625,652 mi
- 19/10/200731,790 mi+6,138 mi
- 31/07/200834,906 mi+3,116 mi
- 03/12/200941,306 mi+6,400 mi
- 07/12/200941,313 mi+7 mi
- 25/02/201146,767 mi+5,454 mi
- 22/02/201254,665 mi+7,898 mi
- 23/02/201254,667 mi+2 mi
- 26/02/201360,218 mi+5,551 mi
- 06/01/201465,091 mi+4,873 mi
- 07/01/201465,126 mi+35 mi
- 02/01/201571,253 mi+6,127 mi
- 22/12/201577,763 mi+6,510 mi
- 18/01/201781,712 mi+3,949 mi
- 10/01/201885,282 mi+3,570 mi
- 03/01/201989,509 mi+4,227 mi
- 08/01/202093,624 mi+4,115 mi
- 08/01/202093,626 mi+2 mi
- 11/01/202197,491 mi+3,865 mi
- 10/01/2022101,471 mi+3,980 mi
- 19/01/2023108,814 mi+7,343 mi
- 19/01/2023108,814 mi
- 17/01/2024117,294 mi+8,480 mi
- 17/01/2024117,294 mi
- 19/12/2024121,232 mi+3,938 mi
- 19/12/2024121,232 mi
- 15/01/2026125,949 mi+4,717 mi
- 26/01/2026125,983 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 5,206 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 KVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (MA53 KVF) between October 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 93 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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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