diff --git a/python/tests/test_pythonAPI.py b/python/tests/test_pythonAPI.py
index 9c9782801..3c5d40d9b 100644
--- a/python/tests/test_pythonAPI.py
+++ b/python/tests/test_pythonAPI.py
@@ -5,16 +5,6 @@ from conftest import test_with_simulators
 
 from slsdet import Detector
 
-@pytest.mark.withdetectorsimulators
-@pytest.mark.parametrize("servers", [["eiger"]], indirect=True)
-def test_rx_ROI(test_with_simulators):
-    """ Test setting and getting rx_ROI property of Detector class for moench. """
-
-    d = Detector()
-    d.rx_roi = (0, 10, 10, 20)
-    roi = d.rx_roi
-    assert roi == [(0, 10, 10, 20)]
-
 @pytest.mark.withdetectorsimulators
 @pytest.mark.parametrize("servers", [["moench"]], indirect=True)
 def test_rx_ROI_moench(test_with_simulators, servers):