2003 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · VN03 LHC
2003 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/04/2003. Recorded mileage 107,721 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,721 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
VN03 LHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/04/2026
- 107,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
VN03 LHC Mileage History
- 19/04/2023100,298 mi
- 21/04/2023100,298 mi
- 03/04/2024102,635 mi+2,337 mi
- 16/04/2025105,530 mi+2,895 mi
- 20/04/2026107,721 mi+2,191 mi
Average of roughly 2,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN03 LHC 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 (VN03 LHC) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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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