2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,186 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.9% in the 60-90k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.8% | 93 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 21 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.2% | 14 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 7 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 6 |
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 | 20 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 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 | 19.0% | 225 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.9% | 153 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 696 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 427 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 56 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 573 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 595 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A
Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.2% 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev As pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 1,186 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A?
Tyres, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2021 Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,186 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.