2021 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A passed 89.9% of its 2,085 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.2% of all tests — 6.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 15 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A fails 7.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 11.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.2% | 151 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.1% | 23 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 12 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 14 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 13 |
| 4 | Washers | 12 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 6 | Wipers | 7 |
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 | 18.4% | 383 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 263 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 83 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 42 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 25 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 7 |
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 | 1,132 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 864 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 81 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 1,004 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 1,049 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A
On a 2021 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.2% 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 (1.1% 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 (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 2021 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E As pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 2,085 2021 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A?
Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by brakes (1.1%).
Does the 2021 Rrover Evoque R-Dyn P300E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,085 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.