2003 Rover 75 2.0L Diesel · YM03 RLU
2003 Rover 75 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 120,460 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 75
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YM03 RLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 120,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
YM03 RLU Mileage History
- 16/05/2023102,995 mi
- 14/05/2024109,562 mi+6,567 mi
- 27/05/2025120,374 mi+10,812 mi
- 18/06/2025120,458 mi+84 mi
- 20/06/2025120,460 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM03 RLU 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 (YM03 RLU) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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