2004 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · RO04 CSX
2004 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 65,354 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO04 CSX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 65,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO04 CSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 75 (RO04 CSX) between March 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RO04 CSX Mileage History
- 19/03/200716,046 mi
- 18/03/200819,659 mi+3,613 mi
- 02/04/200924,006 mi+4,347 mi
- 06/04/201027,448 mi+3,442 mi
- 14/04/201130,424 mi+2,976 mi
- 11/04/201232,643 mi+2,219 mi
- 09/04/201335,127 mi+2,484 mi
- 09/04/201335,127 mi
- 11/09/201440,339 mi+5,212 mi
- 27/05/201648,158 mi+7,819 mi
- 31/05/201751,373 mi+3,215 mi
- 22/01/202052,253 mi+880 mi
- 23/01/202052,255 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/202154,048 mi+1,793 mi
- 18/01/202256,259 mi+2,211 mi
- 25/01/202358,737 mi+2,478 mi
- 25/01/202358,737 mi
- 26/01/202461,083 mi+2,346 mi
- 27/01/202562,880 mi+1,797 mi
- 22/01/202665,354 mi+2,474 mi
- 23/01/202665,354 mi
Average of roughly 2,616 miles per year across 21 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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