2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · SH53 LFZ
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/10/2003. Recorded mileage 132,182 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
SH53 LFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2024
- 132,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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.
SH53 LFZ Mileage History
- 23/12/2021127,081 mi
- 07/01/2022127,100 mi+19 mi
- 05/01/2023129,813 mi+2,713 mi
- 14/01/2023129,898 mi+85 mi
- 19/01/2024132,182 mi+2,284 mi
Average of roughly 2,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH53 LFZ 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 2003 Rover 75 (SH53 LFZ) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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