Rover 25 vs Rover Disco: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
Rover Disco
66%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Disco (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Disco |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 66% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 68,497 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 1 |
Most common faults
Rover 25
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rover Disco
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Disco (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Disco report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.