2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 992 MOT tests, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A recorded a 93.3% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (1.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 12 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 5.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 41 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 13 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 12 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 3 | Washers | 6 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 3 |
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 | 20.9% | 207 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 96 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 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 | 709 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 277 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 485 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 470 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A
On a 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.9% 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 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S As pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 992 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 992 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.