2002 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · WK02 KMG
2002 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 139,902 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK02 KMG Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 139,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK02 KMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 75 (WK02 KMG) between June 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Side repeater incorrect colour ns and os (4.4.3 (a))”.
WK02 KMG Mileage History
- 05/06/200627,681 mi
- 04/06/200735,611 mi+7,930 mi
- 04/06/200735,611 mi
- 03/04/200841,828 mi+6,217 mi
- 11/09/200841,868 mi+40 mi
- 25/08/200946,542 mi+4,674 mi
- 09/08/201049,231 mi+2,689 mi
- 11/07/201150,390 mi+1,159 mi
- 17/07/201269,985 mi+19,595 mi
- 17/07/201269,985 mi
- 30/07/201376,916 mi+6,931 mi
- 16/07/201486,966 mi+10,050 mi
- 22/07/201592,553 mi+5,587 mi
- 28/07/201696,041 mi+3,488 mi
- 10/07/201799,010 mi+2,969 mi
- 10/07/201799,010 mi
- 11/07/2018102,736 mi+3,726 mi
- 17/07/2019108,503 mi+5,767 mi
- 17/07/2019108,503 mi
- 23/07/2020115,396 mi+6,893 mi
- 23/07/2020115,397 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2021119,763 mi+4,366 mi
- 14/07/2021119,764 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/2022124,964 mi+5,200 mi
- 19/07/2023129,577 mi+4,613 mi
- 26/07/2023129,579 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/2024134,989 mi+5,410 mi
- 12/07/2024135,076 mi+87 mi
- 06/08/2025139,898 mi+4,822 mi
- 12/08/2025139,902 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,849 miles per year across 30 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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