2005 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · RY53 WBA
2005 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 60,593 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RY53 WBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 60,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RY53 WBA Mileage History
- 28/07/202353,875 mi
- 28/07/202353,875 mi
- 25/07/202458,824 mi+4,949 mi
- 25/07/202458,824 mi
- 31/07/202560,593 mi+1,769 mi
Average of roughly 3,343 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 WBA 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 2005 Rover 75 (RY53 WBA) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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.
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