2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A passed 91.3% of its 3,245 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2021 R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.9% of all tests — 4.6 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 48 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.4% in the 0-30k band and 18.6% in the 60-90k band, a 13.2-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 191 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.3% | 43 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 37 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 14 |
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 | 48 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 19 |
| 5 | Washers | 13 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
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 | 20.8% | 675 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 418 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 152 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 60 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 32 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 8 |
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 | 1,602 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,507 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 129 | 18.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 1,599 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 1,600 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A
On a 2021 R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.9% 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 (1.3% 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 (1.1% 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
How many 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D As pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 3,245 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (1.3%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,245 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.