2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · WV03 SDU
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 115,962 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV03 SDU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2012
- 115,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV03 SDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (WV03 SDU) between March 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
WV03 SDU Mileage History
- 01/03/200636,445 mi
- 01/03/200636,445 mi
- 01/03/200748,547 mi+12,102 mi
- 07/03/200748,551 mi+4 mi
- 07/03/200748,551 mi
- 25/02/200859,763 mi+11,212 mi
- 03/03/200970,373 mi+10,610 mi
- 04/03/201081,754 mi+11,381 mi
- 28/07/201082,862 mi+1,108 mi
- 27/07/2011102,505 mi+19,643 mi
- 28/07/2011102,505 mi
- 20/09/2012115,962 mi+13,457 mi
- 20/09/2012115,962 mi
Average of roughly 12,126 miles per year across 13 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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