Is the Rover 75 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 9,369 MOT tests, around 1% of Rover 75s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 66% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 34%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 60% diesel, 40% petrol. Diesel 75s in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Petrol 75s are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 1%
- Likely charged
- 66%
- Depends on the car
- 34%
- MOT tests analysed
- 9,369
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75 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 75s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Likely charged168 tested | Likely compliant64 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged918 tested | Check Euro standard343 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,838 tested | Check Euro standard767 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,263 tested | Check Euro standard844 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged984 tested | Check Euro standard618 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged324 tested | Check Euro standard563 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged64 tested | Likely charged401 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged25 tested | Likely charged143 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 75
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (60% of 75s tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (40% of 75s tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 75s fare at the MOT too: see the Rover 75 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Rover 75 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Rover 75s in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2006. 2004 was the most common year, with 2,607 tests (28% of the total), and half were registered in 2003 or later.
Almost every 75 in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2006) passed first time 60% of the time at 94,490 miles on average, and the oldest (1999) passed 64% at 88,700 miles.
On a budget, the oldest petrol 75s likely to comply are from 2006. 64 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 60% of the time and averaged 94,490 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 75's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (7.3% of tests), "ball joint excessively worn" (6.8%) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.5%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 22.4% of tests.
Overall, 57% of 75s passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 108,332 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Rover models
About this data
Based on 9,369 first MOT tests of the Rover 75 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 9,369 MOT tests say about the Rover 75 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Rover 75 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 1% of 75s on the road are likely compliant and 66% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 75 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 75s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 75 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 75s from 2006 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 75 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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