2005 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · MF05 AUP
2005 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10/03/2005. Recorded mileage 95,738 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
MF05 AUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 95,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
MF05 AUP Mileage History
- 14/10/202187,188 mi
- 21/10/202187,192 mi+4 mi
- 19/10/202295,687 mi+8,495 mi
- 04/11/202295,738 mi+51 mi
- 04/11/202295,738 mi
Average of roughly 8,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF05 AUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (MF05 AUP) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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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