2003 Rover 75 1.8L Petrol · YK03 AFC
2003 Rover 75 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 64,444 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2012.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YK03 AFC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2011
- 64,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
YK03 AFC Mileage History
- 30/06/200615,635 mi
- 19/01/200718,394 mi+2,759 mi
- 21/06/200728,719 mi+10,325 mi
- 30/06/200840,016 mi+11,297 mi
- 29/06/200949,651 mi+9,635 mi
- 29/06/200949,651 mi
- 17/05/201056,331 mi+6,680 mi
- 18/05/201056,331 mi
- 02/06/201164,444 mi+8,113 mi
- 03/06/201164,444 mi
Average of roughly 9,909 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
YK03 AFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 75 (YK03 AFC) between June 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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