2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,357 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 92.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 60 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 17 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.1% | 15 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 11 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 8 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 6 |
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 | 21.1% | 286 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 127 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 80 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.4% | 32 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 24 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 957 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 380 | 12.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 453 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 433 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 451 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Range Rover Evoque S Auto
Before buying a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (1.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 Range Rover Evoque S Autos pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 1,357 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).
Does the 2020 Range Rover Evoque S Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,357 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.