2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First A passed 91.9% of its 2,186 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 R Rover Evoque First A comes out 2.1pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and lighting & signalling (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 60 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 R Rover Evoque First A fails 6.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.3 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 102 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 63 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.4% | 30 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 26 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 15 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 12 |
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 | 60 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 17 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 14 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 14 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.5% | 339 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 255 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.3% | 115 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.6% | 101 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 26 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 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 | 1,373 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 781 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 6.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 538 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 551 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 552 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 535 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 R Rover Evoque First A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First As pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 2,186 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.9%).
Does the 2019 R Rover Evoque First A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 6.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,186 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.