2002 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · WA02 OCE
2002 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 70,813 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA02 OCE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2022
- 70,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA02 OCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (WA02 OCE) between September 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
WA02 OCE Mileage History
- 22/09/20067,596 mi
- 21/09/200710,475 mi+2,879 mi
- 12/09/200814,888 mi+4,413 mi
- 25/09/200920,764 mi+5,876 mi
- 27/09/201025,104 mi+4,340 mi
- 21/08/201230,265 mi+5,161 mi
- 22/08/201230,265 mi
- 21/08/201333,058 mi+2,793 mi
- 21/08/201333,061 mi+3 mi
- 21/08/201434,176 mi+1,115 mi
- 18/08/201535,458 mi+1,282 mi
- 19/08/201535,458 mi
- 22/08/201636,897 mi+1,439 mi
- 22/08/201636,897 mi
- 29/06/201738,496 mi+1,599 mi
- 13/11/201846,558 mi+8,062 mi
- 05/11/201954,708 mi+8,150 mi
- 22/02/202164,839 mi+10,131 mi
- 26/02/202164,839 mi
- 05/03/202270,813 mi+5,974 mi
- 08/03/202270,813 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- 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 FailureSerious
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 FailureModerate
The 2.0 and 2.5 V6 engines use "Variable Intake System" motors. The internal plastic cogs or the motors themselves fail.
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