2020 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A — MOT failures & pass rate
610 MOT tests on the 2020 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A are in this dataset, and 89.0% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 8.4% of tests against 1.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tyre pressure monitoring system and ball joint — headlamp aim alone was recorded 8 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A fails 6.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.7% of tests failed in 2023 against 11.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.4% | 51 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.0% | 6 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 6 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 4 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3 |
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 | 17.9% | 109 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 67 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 35 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 13 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 273 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 295 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 206 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 201 | 12.4% |
| 2025 | 202 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 8.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (8.4% 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.
- Suspension (1.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (1.0% 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 2020 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E As pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 610 2020 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A?
Tyres, recorded in 8.4% of tests, followed by suspension (1.0%).
Does the 2020 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 610 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.