Rover 75 2.0 CDTI Connoisseur SE Review

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Rover 75 2.0 CDTI Connoisseur SE
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david3826's Review of Rover 75 2.0 CDTI Connoisseur SE Estate Car

15th Sep 2004

Overall Rating

0 stars
  • Value for money
    2.5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    7 Weeks
  • Practicality
    3.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2004
  • Performance
    2.5 stars
  • Reliability
    0.5 stars
Good Points

Style, design, included extras, ecconomy.


Bad Points

Depreciation, brakes.


General Comments

This Rover 75 2.0 CDTI Connoisseur SE estate car was my second Rover Connoisuer. The first one Rover bought back because it had had seven sets of front discs and pads in 18 months. As they could not find out what the problem was they agreed to buy it back. I was so happy with the car that I ordered another one, this time with the 135 bhp engine. Not only was the extra power superb the economy was better acheiving 48 mpg on a run. The problems happened after just 1,100 miles. The car suffered from the same problems as the first one, brake judder. I have now been without the car for three weeks and have asked Rover to take it back. A wonderful car with luxury, ecconomy and power combined with great retro design just a shame they cannot get the brakes right.

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Members' Comments ondavid3826's Review

  • Rich1975 on 16th Sep 2004

    I was thinking about getting one but this makes me think twice.

  • morguemeal on 7th Oct 2004

    I agree with Rich. it made me think again.

  • fred flintstone on 12th Oct 2004

    I have been driving a Rover 75 Tourer for over two years and have now covered over 55,000 miles. I have not had a single problem. It a great car to drive and is very relaxed at crusing speed on the motorway. Recently I travelled up to Newcastle with two friends and we agreed to share the driving. My friend who started the first part of the journey enjoyed driving this car so much he insisted on driving all the way.

  • CEJesson on 1st Jun 2005

    David, i can understand your comments but if you think it is a good car apart from the brakes then you wouldnt be giving it such a low rating. Your ratings are rather unfair

  • Davidr on 26th Jan 2006

    I had a over 75 cdt diesel estate, top of the line Conn se model. Ran it for 90000 miles. Not a single problem. The most reliable car I have owned. It was comfortable, well equiped, great value and low cost to own and run. A great car.

  • johnirisjohn on 8th Mar 2009

    I found this review helpful because...i am thinking of buying an estate..i am a bit concerned about the braking system..is it a common problem with the 75 ?...has anybody else experienced this ? Its the only review so far thats mentioned a bad point....thankyou john

  • BABRAT Rank: Lance Corporal on 12th Mar 2009

    I have owned a Rover 75 and still own a MGZTT CDTi. after 6 years. Only problem I have had has been with the ECU failing due to water filling up the compartment that it sits in....clear the drain hole regular and should be no problem. I love the car and would definately buy another and another......