2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 75,397 MOT tests, the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recorded an 83.7% pass rate. Against small SUVs of a similar age (20.6% fail rate), the 2013 Range Rover Evoque comes out 4.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and suspension (5.7%) 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 3,992 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.9% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 12.7% fail against 16.4% for diesel, a 3.7-point gap across 75,397 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 4,426 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 4,286 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.6% | 3,497 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 3,389 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 1,536 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 1,363 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 3,992 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 3,261 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 2,364 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,618 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,543 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 861 |
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 | 25.3% | 19,072 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.7% | 14,886 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.0% | 9,036 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 5,071 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 2,409 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 2,340 |
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 | 1,207 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 12,503 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 30,750 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 22,058 | 18.1% |
| 120-150k | 6,879 | 19.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,988 | 21.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 74,230 | 16.4% |
| Petrol | 1,167 | 12.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,104 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 15,196 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | 15,082 | 16.2% |
| 2024 | 15,065 | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 14,950 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Range Rover Evoque
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.7% 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.
- 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 75,397 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by suspension (5.7%).
Does the 2013 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 21.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 75,397 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.