2002 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · PA02 DXB
2002 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 163,352 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA02 DXB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2022
- 163,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA02 DXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (PA02 DXB) between July 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
PA02 DXB Mileage History
- 03/07/200642,586 mi
- 10/07/200749,367 mi+6,781 mi
- 02/07/200855,112 mi+5,745 mi
- 03/07/200959,731 mi+4,619 mi
- 21/06/201063,328 mi+3,597 mi
- 30/06/201168,755 mi+5,427 mi
- 01/09/201277,418 mi+8,663 mi
- 29/08/201387,919 mi+10,501 mi
- 26/09/201496,829 mi+8,910 mi
- 08/10/201496,829 mi
- 16/09/2015103,231 mi+6,402 mi
- 16/09/2015103,231 mi
- 05/10/2016120,843 mi+17,612 mi
- 05/10/2016120,843 mi
- 21/09/2017123,433 mi+2,590 mi
- 21/09/2017123,433 mi
- 06/12/2018130,586 mi+7,153 mi
- 05/02/2019130,589 mi+3 mi
- 28/02/2020143,843 mi+13,254 mi
- 28/02/2020143,843 mi
- 03/03/2021154,722 mi+10,879 mi
- 05/03/2022163,352 mi+8,630 mi
Average of roughly 7,706 miles per year across 22 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: Average
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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