2005 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · YF54 SSU
2005 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2005. Recorded mileage 145,509 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1951cc
YF54 SSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 145,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
YF54 SSU Mileage History
- 15/05/2023139,860 mi
- 16/05/2023139,864 mi+4 mi
- 04/06/2024141,825 mi+1,961 mi
- 22/05/2025143,052 mi+1,227 mi
- 28/05/2026145,509 mi+2,457 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YF54 SSU 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 2005 Rover 75 (YF54 SSU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire exposed (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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