2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A — MOT failures & pass rate
611 MOT tests on the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A are in this dataset, and 88.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 2.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests against 1.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 20 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 9 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 7 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 4 |
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 | 22.3% | 136 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 106 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.7% | 53 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.3% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 290 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 300 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 299 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 303 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D As pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 611 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 611 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.