2002 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · RL52 SDU
2002 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 04/12/2002. Recorded mileage 123,728 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2497cc
RL52 SDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 123,728 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.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
RL52 SDU Mileage History
- 28/02/2023120,336 mi
- 08/03/2024121,477 mi+1,141 mi
- 27/03/2024121,544 mi+67 mi
- 10/03/2025122,706 mi+1,162 mi
- 12/03/2026123,728 mi+1,022 mi
Average of roughly 1,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL52 SDU 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 2002 Rover 75 (RL52 SDU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RL52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RL52SDU.
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPT DYN SE D MHEV A
DACIA
DUSTER
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VOLVO
XC60 ULTRA B5 MHEV AWD AUTO
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY SPORT
JAGUAR
XF
HONDA
CIVIC
AUDI
Q3
VOLKSWAGEN
TOUAREG
FORD
FOCUS
ASTON MARTIN
V8 VANTAGE
JAGUAR
F-PACE