2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 93,663 MOT tests, the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recorded an 85.8% pass rate. That is 4.4 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 18.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.3%) and tyres (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 4,019 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.1% in the 0-30k band and 21.4% in the 150k+ band, a 13.3-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 13.3% of the time against 14.2% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 4,952 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.7% | 4,408 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.5% | 4,165 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 2,854 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 1,744 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 1,133 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 4,019 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 3,855 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,930 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,876 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 1,400 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1,138 |
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 | 24.7% | 23,113 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.0% | 17,821 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.0% | 6,512 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 5,890 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 2,700 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 1,647 |
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 | 2,149 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 23,794 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 40,841 | 14.1% |
| 90-120k | 20,329 | 16.7% |
| 120-150k | 5,259 | 17.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,276 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 92,723 | 14.2% |
| Petrol | 940 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,848 | 12.6% |
| 2022 | 18,936 | 13.5% |
| 2023 | 18,755 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 18,658 | 15.4% |
| 2025 | 18,466 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Range Rover Evoque
On a 2014 Range Rover Evoque, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (4.5% 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 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
85.8% of the 93,663 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by tyres (4.7%).
Does the 2014 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 21.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 93,663 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.