ROVER 25 Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 613 MOT tests from 32 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every ROVER 25 has the same fault.

ROVER 25's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 554/999. The score was calculated from the average of every ROVER 25 that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
Diesel	2003	512/999Above average	79,259 miles	597 vehicles
Petrol	2003	550/999Above average	84,631 miles	8,315 vehicles
Petrol	2002	568/999Above average	78,236 miles	13,348 vehicles
Diesel	2001	519/999Above average	80,849 miles	1,221 vehicles
Petrol	2001	580/999Above average	77,340 miles	17,731 vehicles
Petrol	2000	595/999Above average	76,336 miles	16,773 vehicles

How reliable is the ROVER 25?

Based on 613 MOT tests from 32 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.

Vehicles

MOT tests

613

Pass rate

77.7%

Median mileage

52,874 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every ROVER 25 has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 530 out of 999.

Common ROVER 25 MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 91 advisory comments and 7 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 21 advisory comments and 7 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.

What to inspect

Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.

Example MOT wording: EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK OF EXHAUST GASES (7.1.2)

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 21 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (8.2.2)

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 5 advisory comments and 3 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (3.5.1G)

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 8 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1D)

Emissions test issues

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 7 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an exhaust emissions result. They are counted separately from a warning lamp or a catalytic converter note.

What to inspect

Ask for the emissions printout and whether any repair followed a failed test.

Example MOT wording: EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (7.0)

Registration plate condition

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 6 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.

What to inspect

Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Example MOT wording: REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (B))

ROVER 25 MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2002	6	142	83.1%	Registration plate condition, Corrosion

What to check when buying a used ROVER 25

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Emissions test issues. Ask for the emissions printout and whether any repair followed a failed test.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Buying a ROVER 25?

Common problems tell you what can affect ROVER 25s generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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