2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · NU53 RYV
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 79,464 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU53 RYV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 79,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU53 RYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (NU53 RYV) between November 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
NU53 RYV Mileage History
- 08/11/200615,248 mi
- 31/10/200719,307 mi+4,059 mi
- 27/10/200823,214 mi+3,907 mi
- 27/10/200823,214 mi
- 02/11/200927,502 mi+4,288 mi
- 02/11/200927,502 mi
- 06/10/201029,974 mi+2,472 mi
- 23/09/201136,869 mi+6,895 mi
- 31/08/201241,706 mi+4,837 mi
- 12/08/201345,330 mi+3,624 mi
- 02/08/201449,479 mi+4,149 mi
- 10/08/201554,890 mi+5,411 mi
- 01/08/201658,951 mi+4,061 mi
- 31/07/201763,401 mi+4,450 mi
- 21/07/201867,413 mi+4,012 mi
- 21/06/201969,945 mi+2,532 mi
- 06/07/202072,710 mi+2,765 mi
- 06/07/202173,791 mi+1,081 mi
- 06/07/202275,004 mi+1,213 mi
- 10/07/202376,256 mi+1,252 mi
- 26/06/202477,223 mi+967 mi
- 17/07/202578,413 mi+1,190 mi
- 31/07/202679,464 mi+1,051 mi
- 04/08/202679,464 mi
Average of roughly 3,254 miles per year across 24 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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