Rover 25 vs Rover Range rover: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
More reliable
Rover Range rover
70%
MOT pass rate · 29,302 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 25 is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Range rover |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 84,999 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 29,302 |
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 Range rover
- Oil leak
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- 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)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover 25 is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.