2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
139,060 MOT tests on the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque are in this dataset, and 89.0% of them passed. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 14.0% of the time, so this is 3.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and brakes (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and malfunction indicator lamp — brake pads alone was recorded 3,888 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.5% versus 6.8%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.5pp more often than petrol ones (11.0% vs 8.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 5,787 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 4,590 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 4,059 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 3,045 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 1,938 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.2% | 1,615 |
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 | 3,888 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,803 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2,495 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,188 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 1,745 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 1,639 |
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 | 23.4% | 32,574 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.9% | 31,911 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 8,149 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.5% | 4,812 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 2,874 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 1,411 |
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 | 12,687 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 66,506 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 46,291 | 12.5% |
| 90-120k | 11,493 | 14.7% |
| 120-150k | 1,760 | 15.4% |
| 150k+ | 315 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 136,731 | 11.0% |
| Petrol | 2,329 | 8.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,984 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | 28,049 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 27,871 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 27,763 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 27,393 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Range Rover Evoque
On a 2016 Range Rover Evoque, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (3.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 139,060 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by brakes (3.3%).
Does the 2016 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 139,060 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.