2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · MK53 VFP
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 153,027 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,027 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
MK53 VFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 153,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
MK53 VFP Mileage History
- 02/11/2023150,251 mi
- 15/10/2024151,785 mi+1,534 mi
- 22/10/2024151,805 mi+20 mi
- 21/10/2025152,923 mi+1,118 mi
- 04/11/2025153,027 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 1,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK53 VFP 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 2003 Rover 75 (MK53 VFP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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