2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A passed 90.4% of its 4,669 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the 2020 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 5.9% 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, malfunction indicator lamp and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 83 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A fails 7.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 277 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 80 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 77 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 74 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.8% | 35 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 24 |
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 | 83 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 62 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 54 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 36 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 30 |
| 6 | Wipers | 19 |
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 | 16.4% | 766 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 742 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 174 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 133 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 59 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 41 |
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 | 2,605 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,917 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 142 | 7.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 1,529 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 1,516 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 1,524 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A
On a 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 (1.7% 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 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D As pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 4,669 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (1.7%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 7.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,669 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.