Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A appears in 4,463 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 92.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.5%, so the R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests against 1.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 58 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 11.8% in the 60-90k band, a 6.0-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 16.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.3% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 157 | 89.8% | 10.2% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 2,878 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 1,413 | 93.0% | 7.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 254 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 74 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 54 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 37 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 12 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.3% | 11 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 4 |
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 | 58 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 50 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 24 |
| 5 | Wipers | 21 |
| 6 | Washers | 20 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 17 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.5% | 736 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.4% | 687 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 160 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 75 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 15 |
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 | 2,506 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,848 | 10.7% |
| 60-90k | 102 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114 | 5.3% |
| 2024 | 1,533 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 2,812 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (1.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A?
92.1% of the 4,463 Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.9% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, then brakes (1.7%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Evoque Rdyn Dmhev A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 11.8% for 60-90k, a 6.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,463 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.