2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque passed 91.2% of its 11,672 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (7.2% fail rate), the 2021 Range Rover Evoque comes out 1.6pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.0% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 239 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Range Rover Evoque fails 6.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.1% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Split by fuel, hybrid examples fail 2.6pp more often than petrol ones (9.8% vs 7.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 703 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 145 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.2% | 144 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 125 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 125 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 55 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 239 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 130 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 114 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 89 |
| 5 | Washers | 81 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 61 |
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 | 20.0% | 2,339 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 1,675 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 635 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 218 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 200 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 30 |
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 | 6,272 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,893 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 457 | 12.5% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 9.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 7,247 | 8.6% |
| Hybrid | 2,991 | 9.8% |
| Petrol | 1,434 | 7.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 231 | 4.8% |
| 2024 | 5,681 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 5,742 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Evoque
On a 2021 Range Rover Evoque, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.0% 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 (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.2% 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 11,672 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2021 Range Rover Evoque get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,672 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.