At a Glance
The Rover 75 has 24 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the 75 (1999-2005) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 992K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Rover 75 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Rover 75 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Rover 75 MOT Failures
Every reason Rover 75 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 13.29% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 10.91% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 8.75% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.75% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.47% |
| 6 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.23% |
| 7 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.70% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.39% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 3.25% |
| 10 | Tyre condition | 3.17% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 2.94% |
| 12 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.81% |
| 13 | Track rod end worn | 2.67% |
| 14 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.00% |
| 15 | Parking brake condition | 1.87% |
| 16 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.79% |
| 17 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.68% |
| 18 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.40% |
| 19 | Front lamp not working | 1.38% |
| 20 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.22% |
| 21 | Indicator fault | 1.19% |
| 22 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.16% |
| 23 | ABS fault | 1.02% |
| 24 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.98% |
| 25 | Headlamp fault | 0.88% |
| 26 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.85% |
| 27 | Seat belt condition | 0.79% |
| 28 | Rear lamp not working | 0.64% |
| 29 | Airbag warning light on | 0.59% |
| 30 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.56% |
| 31 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.54% |
| 32 | Fog lamp not working | 0.52% |
| 33 | Driveshaft fault | 0.51% |
| 34 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.47% |
| 35 | Steering rack fault | 0.33% |
| 36 | Position lamp not working | 0.32% |
| 37 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.30% |
| 38 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.24% |
| 39 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.21% |
| 40 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.20% |
| 41 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.20% |
| 42 | Rear suspension fault | 0.20% |
| 43 | Horn not working | 0.19% |
| 44 | Chassis condition | 0.18% |
| 45 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.17% |
| 46 | Brake fluid leak | 0.17% |
| 47 | Brake pedal fault | 0.14% |
| 48 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.14% |
| 49 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.13% |
| 50 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.12% |
| 51 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.12% |
| 52 | Brake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 53 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.12% |
| 54 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 55 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.11% |
| 56 | Front suspension fault | 0.08% |
| 57 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.08% |
| 58 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.08% |
| 59 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.08% |
| 60 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 61 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.07% |
| 62 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.06% |
| 63 | Steering operation fault | 0.06% |
| 64 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.06% |
| 65 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.05% |
| 66 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.04% |
| 67 | Body security fault | 0.04% |
| 68 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 69 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 70 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 71 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 72 | Steering arm worn | 0.03% |
| 73 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 74 | Brake caliper fault | 0.03% |
| 75 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.03% |
| 76 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 77 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 78 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 79 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.03% |
| 80 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Steering free play excessive | 0.03% |
| 82 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 83 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 84 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 86 | Electrical switch fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 89 | Engine oil leak | 0.02% |
| 90 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 91 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 92 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 93 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 94 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 96 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.01% |
| 99 | Steering drive system fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 103 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Bumper damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 105 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 106 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 108 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 110 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 111 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 112 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 113 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 114 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 116 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 117 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 120 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 123 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 124 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 133 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 139 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 141 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 143 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 150 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 157 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 159 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 162 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 164 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 168 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 169 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 170 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 171 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 172 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 174 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 175 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 177 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | <0.01% |
| 179 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 180 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 181 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 182 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Rover 75 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Rover 75, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Rover 75 problems?
Based on analysis of 992K Rover 75 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 24 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Coil spring broken or corroded". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Rover 75 generation has the most problems?
The Rover 75 75 (1999-2005) (1999–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (31). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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