2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · MA53 SMU
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 205,406 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MA53 SMU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2023
- 205,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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 SMU Mileage History
- 13/03/200639,084 mi
- 16/03/200639,084 mi
- 02/03/200752,496 mi+13,412 mi
- 26/02/200866,350 mi+13,854 mi
- 09/03/200980,630 mi+14,280 mi
- 02/03/201093,084 mi+12,454 mi
- 11/05/2011110,840 mi+17,756 mi
- 17/05/2011110,952 mi+112 mi
- 08/05/2012123,509 mi+12,557 mi
- 10/05/2012123,509 mi
- 26/04/2013135,658 mi+12,149 mi
- 22/04/2014147,895 mi+12,237 mi
- 20/04/2015160,950 mi+13,055 mi
- 20/04/2015160,950 mi
- 16/05/2016170,372 mi+9,422 mi
- 17/05/2016170,372 mi
- 08/05/2017179,644 mi+9,272 mi
- 09/05/2017179,644 mi
- 06/04/2018187,458 mi+7,814 mi
- 06/04/2018187,458 mi
- 08/07/2020190,811 mi+3,353 mi
- 14/07/2020190,811 mi
- 09/11/2021197,127 mi+6,316 mi
- 02/07/2022200,660 mi+3,533 mi
- 20/06/2023205,406 mi+4,746 mi
Average of roughly 9,631 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 SMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (MA53 SMU) between March 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2023 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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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