2004 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · SR53 BGF
2004 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11/02/2004. Recorded mileage 64,230 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1951cc
SR53 BGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 64,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
SR53 BGF Mileage History
- 07/10/202148,871 mi
- 09/07/202252,688 mi+3,817 mi
- 11/07/202252,688 mi
- 04/07/202364,228 mi+11,540 mi
- 07/07/202364,230 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SR53 BGF 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 2004 Rover 75 (SR53 BGF) between October 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”.
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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