2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · WM53 OLU
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 118,630 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WM53 OLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 118,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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WM53 OLU Mileage History
- 31/08/202192,648 mi
- 31/08/202298,635 mi+5,987 mi
- 05/09/2023105,586 mi+6,951 mi
- 17/09/2024112,178 mi+6,592 mi
- 23/09/2025118,630 mi+6,452 mi
Average of roughly 6,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM53 OLU 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 (WM53 OLU) between August 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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