2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque passed 90.9% of its 91,076 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail at 9.8%, so the 2018 Range Rover Evoque sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 2,427 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2018 Range Rover Evoque fails 6.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.3% at 120-150k, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.1pp more often than petrol ones (9.2% vs 7.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 3,721 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 2,576 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 2,541 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 1,471 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 989 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 396 |
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 | 2,427 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,912 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,624 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,290 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 806 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 798 |
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 | 22.2% | 20,200 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.8% | 19,884 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 5,296 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 1,921 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 1,284 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 427 |
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 | 30,878 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 45,517 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 12,956 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,570 | 14.1% |
| 120-150k | 133 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 85,783 | 9.2% |
| Petrol | 5,293 | 7.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,416 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 18,527 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | 18,122 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 17,903 | 10.2% |
| 2025 | 18,108 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Range Rover Evoque
On a 2018 Range Rover Evoque, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% 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 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 91,076 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.8%).
Does the 2018 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 91,076 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.