Headlight replacement

Al75 · 24th January 2021, 09:06

I have a 2005 Mk2 Rover 75. One of my headlights has condensation inside and the other is milky looking. They are Halogen projector type lights. I've found a pair of replacement Mk 2 Xenon. The question is are they likely to fit? and are they worth the effort and expense. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.

stocktake · 24th January 2021, 09:21

Plug and play straight swap, having said that yours can be refurbished for under £30 with an M3 headlight kit or similar, that will sort the cloudy look and an overnight rest in the airing cupboard or similar warm dry space should dispense with any condensation inside, just make sure you have the rubber covers on the back when you refit them.

BOZZ · 24th January 2021, 09:26

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Originally Posted by Al75

I have a 2005 Mk2 Rover 75. One of my headlights has condensation inside and the other is milky looking. They are Halogen projector type lights. I've found a pair of replacement Mk 2 Xenon. The question is are they likely to fit? and are they worth the effort and expense. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.

Personally prefer Xenon better light

MacRob · 24th January 2021, 15:29

Straight swap yes, BUT, they will need to be switched on by a T4 or TOAF to get the correct auto levellers to work. I think but not 100% sure, that you will also need headlight washers under MOT rules.

suzublu · 24th January 2021, 15:35

No you don't, plug and play. No need for washers if not originally fitted.

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Rick-sta · 24th January 2021, 17:42

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Originally Posted by suzublu

No you don't, plug and play. No need for washers if not originally fitted.

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This is correct.

The xenons will work plug and play and the level will adjust with the manual adjustment wheel on the light switch module. Headlamp washers and self-levelling not needed.

24th January 2021, 09:06	#1
Al75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 27 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Headlight replacement I have a 2005 Mk2 Rover 75. One of my headlights has condensation inside and the other is milky looking. They are Halogen projector type lights. I've found a pair of replacement Mk 2 Xenon. The question is are they likely to fit? and are they worth the effort and expense. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

24th January 2021, 09:21	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Plug and play straight swap, having said that yours can be refurbished for under £30 with an M3 headlight kit or similar, that will sort the cloudy look and an overnight rest in the airing cupboard or similar warm dry space should dispense with any condensation inside, just make sure you have the rubber covers on the back when you refit them. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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MacRob Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Deal, Kent Posts: 264 Thanks: 44 Thanked 81 Times in 58 Posts	Straight swap yes, BUT, they will need to be switched on by a T4 or TOAF to get the correct auto levellers to work. I think but not 100% sure, that you will also need headlight washers under MOT rules. __________________ MG Rover South East admin

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	No you don't, plug and play. No need for washers if not originally fitted. Sent from my moto g(7) power using Tapatalk