2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque A-Bio D A — MOT failures & pass rate
839 MOT tests on the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque A-Bio D A are in this dataset, and 91.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests against 2.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and brake discs — headlamp aim alone was recorded 18 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 51 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 17 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 8 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.8% | 166 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.9% | 125 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 34 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.7% | 23 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 448 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 363 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 398 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 407 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Evoque A-Bio D A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque A-Bio D As pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 839 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque A-Bio D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque A-Bio D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Evoque A-Bio D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 839 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.