Rover 75 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
54.9% pass rate
from 3,172 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 75 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (85% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Springs (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.063% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.063% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.095% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.032% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.032% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.032% fail on Servos
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Additional braking device
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.032% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.095% fail on Battery(ies) (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.095% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on System
    • 0.73% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis
      • 0.50% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.032% fail on Bracket
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Body condition
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.063% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.063% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.063% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.73% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.98% fail on Condition (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.063% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.095% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.063% fail on Operation
      • 0.063% fail on Rams
      • 0.032% fail on Pump
    • 0.25% fail on Steering wheel (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.032% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray
  • 0.91% fail on Road Wheels (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates

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