2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A — MOT failures & pass rate

3,921 MOT tests on the 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A are in this dataset, and 90.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.

Pass rate

3,921

MOT tests analysed

9.8%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

What the MOT record shows

Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.3% of all tests — 3.3 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.

At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 126 times.

Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.9% in the 0-30k band and 14.7% in the 60-90k band, a 7.8-point spread — more than double.

Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.6% of tests without failing them.

The trend is worsening — 4.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.3%	246
2	Lighting & signalling	2.9%	115
3	Brakes	1.5%	58
4	Suspension	0.9%	37
5	Emissions & environmental	0.9%	34
6	Visibility	0.7%	26

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	126
2	Brake pads	48
3	Registration plates	33
4	Linkage ball joints	29
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	27
6	Tread depth	22

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.6%	692
2	Brakes	16.6%	652
3	Other defects	4.2%	166
4	Suspension	3.5%	136
5	Visibility	1.6%	62
6	Body, structure & corrosion	1.1%	42

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,101	6.9%
30-60k	1,694	13.1%
60-90k	109	14.7%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	61	4.9%
2023	1,305	8.9%
2024	1,277	9.5%
2025	1,278	11.3%

What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A

On a 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.

Tyres (6.3% 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.
Brakes (1.5% 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 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D As pass their MOT?

90.2% of the 3,921 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A?

Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.9%).

Does the 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,921 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.