2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · MF53 LBZ
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 180,324 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LBZ Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 180,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (MF53 LBZ) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MF53 LBZ Mileage History
- 14/09/200620,527 mi
- 18/09/200725,484 mi+4,957 mi
- 11/09/200827,771 mi+2,287 mi
- 11/09/200929,680 mi+1,909 mi
- 17/09/201030,302 mi+622 mi
- 15/09/201131,679 mi+1,377 mi
- 22/09/201131,680 mi+1 mi
- 12/09/201232,674 mi+994 mi
- 12/09/201333,823 mi+1,149 mi
- 13/09/201333,823 mi
- 02/09/201435,367 mi+1,544 mi
- 08/09/201538,578 mi+3,211 mi
- 16/09/201643,485 mi+4,907 mi
- 19/09/201758,547 mi+15,062 mi
- 20/09/201758,565 mi+18 mi
- 18/09/201872,607 mi+14,042 mi
- 18/09/201872,607 mi
- 06/09/201990,879 mi+18,272 mi
- 06/09/201990,879 mi
- 18/09/2020111,642 mi+20,763 mi
- 02/10/2020111,708 mi+66 mi
- 13/08/2021130,068 mi+18,360 mi
- 17/08/2021130,112 mi+44 mi
- 10/08/2022143,368 mi+13,256 mi
- 13/08/2022143,439 mi+71 mi
- 04/08/2023157,148 mi+13,709 mi
- 07/08/2023157,176 mi+28 mi
- 19/07/2024168,329 mi+11,153 mi
- 30/07/2024168,384 mi+55 mi
- 11/07/2025176,370 mi+7,986 mi
- 28/08/2026180,321 mi+3,951 mi
- 02/09/2026180,324 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,003 miles per year across 32 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: Good
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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