2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · RL55 NCJ
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 127,427 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL55 NCJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 127,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL55 NCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (RL55 NCJ) between December 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RL55 NCJ Mileage History
- 04/12/200824,119 mi
- 04/12/200932,654 mi+8,535 mi
- 04/12/200932,654 mi
- 03/02/201144,240 mi+11,586 mi
- 16/02/201254,829 mi+10,589 mi
- 11/02/201360,317 mi+5,488 mi
- 11/02/201360,317 mi
- 24/06/201463,262 mi+2,945 mi
- 25/06/201463,262 mi
- 07/07/201565,860 mi+2,598 mi
- 16/06/201678,159 mi+12,299 mi
- 23/05/201782,702 mi+4,543 mi
- 01/06/201887,775 mi+5,073 mi
- 12/06/201887,775 mi
- 29/07/201995,365 mi+7,590 mi
- 30/07/201995,365 mi
- 04/01/2021101,451 mi+6,086 mi
- 05/01/2021101,456 mi+5 mi
- 11/01/2022107,548 mi+6,092 mi
- 15/01/2022107,548 mi
- 10/02/2023116,112 mi+8,564 mi
- 17/02/2023116,128 mi+16 mi
- 08/03/2024122,403 mi+6,275 mi
- 08/03/2024122,403 mi
- 01/04/2025127,422 mi+5,019 mi
- 05/04/2025127,427 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,325 miles per year across 26 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: Poor
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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