Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
From 295,565 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Range Rover Evoques fare better: 2020 models pass at 93% vs 83.2% for 2011.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 5,662 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5,662 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4,089 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4,002 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3,698 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,704 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,104 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1,999 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,717 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1,336 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,184 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.7% of Range Rover Evoque failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 52.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £124.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 15,432 newly registered in the past year with 2,808 leaving, a net gain of 12,624. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 218,825 | 5,144 | +3,326 | -972 | +2,354 |
| 2025 Q2 | 216,744 | 4,871 | +2,896 | -156 | +2,740 |
| 2025 Q1 | 214,001 | 4,874 | +6,193 | -1,213 | +4,980 |
| 2024 Q4 | 209,643 | 4,252 | +3,017 | -467 | +2,550 |
| 2024 Q3 | 207,686 | 3,659 | +3,979 | -957 | +3,022 |
| 2024 Q2 | 204,770 | 3,553 | +2,656 | -337 | +2,319 |
| 2024 Q1 | 202,558 | 3,446 | +3,674 | -1,243 | +2,431 |
| 2023 Q4 | 200,280 | 3,293 | +3,113 | -0 | +3,288 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Rover Evoque Hse Dyn Td4 A | Diesel | 17,439 | 13% |
| R Rover Evoque Se Tech Td4 A | Diesel | 14,358 | 11% |
| Range Rover Evoque Pure T Sd4A | Diesel | 11,114 | 8% |
| Range Rover Evoque Dynamicsd4A | Diesel | 11,066 | 8% |
| Range Rover Evoque Se Tech Ed4 | Diesel | 7,958 | 6% |
| Range Rover Evoque Pure T Sd4 | Diesel | 6,750 | 5% |
| R Rover Evoque Dyn Se D Mhev A | Diesel | 6,591 | 5% |
| Range Rover Evoque D-Lux Sd4A | Diesel | 6,044 | 5% |
| Range Rover Evoque Se Ed4 | Diesel | 5,876 | 4% |
| Range Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D A | Diesel | 5,753 | 4% |
| Rrover Evoque Hse Dyn Lux Td4A | Diesel | 5,338 | 4% |
| Range Rover Evoque R-Dy Se D A | Diesel | 4,470 | 3% |
| Range Rover Evoque Se Tech Td4 | Diesel | 4,165 | 3% |
| R Rover Evoque Dyn Se Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,858 | 3% |
| Range Rover Evoque Prestigsd4A | Diesel | 3,814 | 3% |
| Range Rover Evoque Ed D Mhev A | Diesel | 3,776 | 3% |
| Range Rover Evoque Abio Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 3,773 | 3% |
| R Rover Evoque A-Bio D Mhev A | Diesel | 3,186 | 2% |
| R Rover Evoque Rdyn S D Mhev A | Diesel | 3,176 | 2% |
| Range Rover Evoque Pr-Lux Sd4A | Diesel | 3,027 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2019 | 88.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2018 | 89.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 88.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
6 earlier years
| 2016 | 88.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 86.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2014 | 85% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2013 | 83.9% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2012 | 82.4% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2011 | 83.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all Range Rover Evoques tested had between 52,497 and 87,831 miles on the clock.
At 64,448 median miles, the Range Rover Evoque has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 295,565 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 5,662 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
How many Land Rover Range Rover Evoques are on UK roads?
There are 218,825 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques currently licensed on UK roads, with 5,144 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 64,448 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,497 and 87,831 miles.
Buying a used Range Rover Evoque?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.