2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,990 MOT tests, the 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 recorded an 86.5% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 comes out 4.2pp worse. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (7.6%) and tyres (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, on or after 01/01/2014 and tread depth — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 168 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.1% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 14.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 7.6% | 227 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.8% | 142 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 60 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 42 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 36 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 34 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 168 |
| 2 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 98 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 63 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 57 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 6 | Washers | 23 |
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 | 22.1% | 660 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 553 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 197 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 102 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 56 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 54 |
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 | 1,503 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,355 | 14.5% |
| 60-90k | 115 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 44 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 1,009 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 976 | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 961 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: emissions & environmental accounted for 7.6% of tests. Start there.
- Emissions & environmental (7.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (2.0% 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 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2s pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 2,990 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.8%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,990 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.