2001 Rover 75 2.5L Petrol · X185 BTT
2001 Rover 75 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2001. Recorded mileage 85,223 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2497cc
X185 BTT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 85,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
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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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.
X185 BTT Mileage History
- 09/10/200652,670 mi
- 05/10/200754,662 mi+1,992 mi
- 08/10/200754,662 mi
- 03/10/200856,106 mi+1,444 mi
- 01/10/200957,769 mi+1,663 mi
- 04/10/201059,340 mi+1,571 mi
- 03/10/201161,049 mi+1,709 mi
- 02/10/201262,553 mi+1,504 mi
- 27/09/201363,864 mi+1,311 mi
- 07/10/201465,429 mi+1,565 mi
- 05/10/201566,836 mi+1,407 mi
- 07/10/201566,836 mi
- 20/09/201668,226 mi+1,390 mi
- 05/10/201769,744 mi+1,518 mi
- 25/09/201870,945 mi+1,201 mi
- 25/09/201870,945 mi
- 07/10/201972,094 mi+1,149 mi
- 05/10/202073,180 mi+1,086 mi
- 17/09/202174,264 mi+1,084 mi
- 06/10/202276,308 mi+2,044 mi
- 05/09/202377,532 mi+1,224 mi
- 09/10/202377,539 mi+7 mi
- 11/10/202377,540 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/202481,183 mi+3,643 mi
- 06/10/202583,275 mi+2,092 mi
- 05/10/202685,223 mi+1,948 mi
Average of roughly 1,629 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
X185 BTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 75 (X185 BTT) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 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: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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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