2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque passed 82.8% of its 79,596 recorded MOT tests. That is 5.0 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 22.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.7%) and lighting & signalling (6.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, brake pads and coil spring — headlamp alone was recorded 4,174 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.2% versus 8.9%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.3pp more often than petrol ones (17.3% vs 14.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 5,322 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 4,949 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.6% | 3,657 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 3,601 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 2,252 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 2,182 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 4,174 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 3,310 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 2,779 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,848 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1,840 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,426 |
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 | 25.9% | 20,633 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.4% | 16,202 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.4% | 12,269 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.9% | 5,451 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.9% | 3,928 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 2,680 |
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 | 853 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 9,009 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 27,379 | 15.6% |
| 90-120k | 26,477 | 18.7% |
| 120-150k | 11,276 | 20.1% |
| 150k+ | 4,582 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 77,187 | 17.3% |
| Petrol | 2,408 | 14.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,074 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 16,083 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 16,000 | 17.2% |
| 2024 | 15,786 | 18.1% |
| 2025 | 15,653 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Range Rover Evoque
On a 2012 Range Rover Evoque, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (6.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (6.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.6% 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 79,596 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Suspension, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.2%).
Does the 2012 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 79,596 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.