2003 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · SA03 GSB
2003 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 113,377 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2497cc
SA03 GSB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2013
- 113,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
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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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.
SA03 GSB Mileage History
- 18/07/200642,209 mi
- 21/07/200642,300 mi+91 mi
- 19/07/200760,494 mi+18,194 mi
- 20/07/200760,497 mi+3 mi
- 19/07/200879,062 mi+18,565 mi
- 17/07/200993,999 mi+14,937 mi
- 22/07/201099,866 mi+5,867 mi
- 28/07/2011103,881 mi+4,015 mi
- 25/07/2012108,169 mi+4,288 mi
- 25/07/2012108,169 mi
- 29/07/2013113,377 mi+5,208 mi
- 29/07/2013113,377 mi
Average of roughly 10,121 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SA03 GSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (SA03 GSB) between July 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2013 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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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