2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 passed 91.5% of its 957 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.7%, so the 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are malfunction indicator lamp, tread depth and brake pads — malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 22 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 35 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 26 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 24 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 9 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
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 | 22 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | 21.9% | 210 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.9% | 181 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 62 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 14 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 2 |
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 | 555 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 387 | 10.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 463 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 484 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2
On a 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (2.7% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.5% 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 S D 4X2s pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 957 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 957 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.