2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque passed 89.8% of its 126,600 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.5 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.8%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and brakes (3.4%) 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 headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 3,890 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.9% once past 150k.
The petrol cars hold up better: 7.3% fail against 10.3% for diesel, a 3.1-point gap across 126,600 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 5,279 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 4,249 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 3,499 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 2,255 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 1,489 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 1,066 |
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 | 3,890 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 2,647 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,957 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,880 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 1,634 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 1,536 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 23.3% | 29,476 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.8% | 28,897 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 7,502 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 2,668 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 2,545 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 1,009 |
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 | 21,486 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 67,672 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 30,799 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 5,759 | 13.9% |
| 120-150k | 767 | 13.6% |
| 150k+ | 109 | 11.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 123,008 | 10.3% |
| Petrol | 3,592 | 7.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,721 | 8.2% |
| 2022 | 25,387 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 25,232 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 25,224 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 25,036 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Range Rover Evoque
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (3.4% 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 (2.8% 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 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 126,600 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2017 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 11.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 126,600 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.