2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A passed 90.1% of its 1,062 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.1% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, drive shaft and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 16 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A fails 8.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 65 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 18 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 18 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.9% | 10 |
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 | 16 |
| 2 | Drive shaft | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 10 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 8 |
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 | 24.6% | 261 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 101 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 74 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.8% | 40 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 22 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 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 | 465 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 508 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 355 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 357 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 348 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A
On a 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.1% 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.
- Visibility (1.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (1.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 P300E As pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 1,062 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S P300E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,062 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.