2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A passed 89.6% of its 7,826 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.2%, so the 2019 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.0% of all tests — 4.2 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 130 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.7% versus 7.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 473 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.8% | 141 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 124 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 122 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 104 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.9% | 68 |
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 | 130 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 123 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 110 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 76 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 64 |
| 6 | Washers | 41 |
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 | 17.7% | 1,387 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 1,289 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.6% | 358 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 349 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 123 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 113 |
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 | 3,855 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,582 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 378 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,895 | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 1,966 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 1,922 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 2,014 | 13.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A
On a 2019 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (1.8% 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
How many 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D As pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 7,826 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by brakes (1.8%).
Does the 2019 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,826 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.