2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · PA03 ODM
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 149,086 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA03 ODM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 149,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PA03 ODM 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 (PA03 ODM) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
PA03 ODM Mileage History
- 30/03/2022137,937 mi
- 30/03/2022137,937 mi
- 15/03/2023141,421 mi+3,484 mi
- 12/03/2024145,093 mi+3,672 mi
- 06/03/2025149,086 mi+3,993 mi
Average of roughly 3,799 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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