Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 5 model years and 13,220 tests, the Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A passes its MOT 89.9% of the time. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.0% of all tests — 4.3 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 224 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.6% versus 7.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,826 | 89.6% | 10.3% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 4,669 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 611 | 88.5% | 11.5% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 103 | 91.3% | 8.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 797 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 228 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 213 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 203 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 135 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.8% | 110 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.5% | 65 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 38 |
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 | 224 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 184 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 178 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 110 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 80 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 72 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 66 |
| 8 | Washers | 63 |
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 | 17.5% | 2,316 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 2,148 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 587 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 502 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 200 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 157 |
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 | 6,832 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 5,831 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 540 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 1,997 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 3,507 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 3,739 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 3,946 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A
- Tyres (6.0% 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.
- Brakes (1.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A?
89.9% of the 13,220 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.1% fail rate, across model years 2018–2022.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, then brakes (1.7%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 14.6% for 60-90k, a 6.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,220 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.