2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · SF55 EFL
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08/09/2005. Recorded mileage 107,345 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1951cc
SF55 EFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2022
- 107,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SF55 EFL Mileage History
- 19/07/2022107,279 mi
- 05/08/2022107,344 mi+65 mi
- 05/08/2022107,345 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,403 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SF55 EFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 75 (SF55 EFL) between July 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to”.
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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