2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
108,294 MOT tests on the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque are in this dataset, and 87.4% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 16.4% of the time, so this is 3.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and lighting & signalling (4.5%) 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 4,122 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.9% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 10.9% fail against 12.7% for diesel, a 1.7-point gap across 108,294 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 5,072 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 4,832 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 4,331 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.9% | 2,100 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 1,893 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 1,419 |
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 | 4,122 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 3,378 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2,332 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,031 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1,299 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,177 |
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 | 24.3% | 26,271 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.0% | 21,664 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 6,800 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 4,852 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 2,639 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 1,399 |
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 | 4,431 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 40,397 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 44,580 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 15,386 | 15.9% |
| 120-150k | 2,888 | 16.2% |
| 150k+ | 598 | 17.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 107,295 | 12.7% |
| Petrol | 999 | 10.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,971 | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 21,804 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 21,738 | 12.7% |
| 2024 | 21,557 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 21,224 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Range Rover Evoque
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.0% 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 108,294 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.5%).
Does the 2015 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 108,294 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.