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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliability

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MOT pass rates and common problems from 1.3 million MOT tests of cars first registered 2011–2023.

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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
83.4%pass first time
+5.7 ptsvs typical car
Beats 86%of cars
1.3MMOT tests

Verdict

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque passes its MOT first time on 83.4% of tests, 5.7 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (77.7%). That puts it ahead of 86% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2011 Range Rover Evoque does best (beats 95% of cars) and the 2020 worst (beats 47%).

Of its engines, the 2.2 Diesel does best (beats 89%) and the 2.0 Diesel worst (beats 83%).

Better than average on lights & electrics, suspension, visibility.

Watch these weak spots

Brake pads1.4×as often as a typical car
Number plates1.7×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%100%345678910111213141589%86%83%81%77%74%71%
Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2011
Beats 95%
2012
Beats 92%
2013
Beats 90%
2014
Beats 88%
2015
Beats 86%
2016
Beats 93%
2017
Beats 87%
2018
Beats 81%
2019
Beats 56%
2020
Beats 47%
2021
Beats 69%
2022
Beats 69%
2023
Beats 62%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2015–2022664,07586.1%Beats 83%A
2.2 Diesel2011–2015507,51979.0%Beats 89%A
2.0 Petrol2011–202259,95688.7%Beats 85%A
1.5 Hybrid2020–202318,25088.6%Beats 66%B
2.2 Petrol2011–20122,70779.2%Beats 96%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 1.6% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 2.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 4.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 7.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 5.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 3.9% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 4.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 7.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+3.0 ptsTyres: 5.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.1 ptsBrakes: 3.9% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.6 ptsSuspension: 2.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.8 ptsExhaust: 1.6% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.1 ptsSuspension: 2.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 3.9% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 5.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 4.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 7.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.6% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 4.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 7.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+3.0 ptsTyres: 5.1% of tests fail on tyres, against 6.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.1 ptsBrakes: 3.9% of tests fail on brakes, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.6 ptsSuspension: 2.4% of tests fail on suspension, against 5.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.8 ptsExhaust: 1.6% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.1 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 1.6% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
5.1% vs 6.2%
Lights & electrics
4.3% vs 7.3%
Brakes
3.9% vs 4.5%
Suspension
2.4% vs 5.2%
Visibility
2.1% vs 3.9%
Emissions & leaks
1.6% vs 1.7%
Body & structure
1.0% vs 1.6%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.5%
Wheels
0.3% vs 0.3%
Steering
0.1% vs 1.0%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Brake pads 1.4× typical
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Headlight bulbs & units
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Engine warning light
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k95%89%85%82%79%76%74%71%
Land Rover Range Rover EvoqueTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking3.4%3.5%1.0×
Brake pads2.9%2.1%1.4×
Headlight bulbs & units1.7%1.3%1.2×
Tyre tread depth1.5%2.4%0.6×
Headlight aim1.5%2.3%0.7×
Engine warning light1.3%1.0%1.3×
Windscreen wipers1.1%2.0%0.5×
Coil springs1.0%1.7%0.6×
Windscreen washers0.8%1.6%0.5×
Brake discs0.6%0.7%0.9×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm27.1
A tyre seriously damaged22.6
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED15.9
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.9
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements14.9
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction12.6
A tyre cords visible or damaged10.6
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen10.3
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque1 engine89.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Hybrid2,70589.0%Beats 62%B
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3 engines89.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel8,94789.9%Beats 70%B
1.5 Hybrid5,98189.2%Beats 64%B
2.0 Petrol2,34191.7%Beats 79%B
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3 engines88.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel20,59488.3%Beats 66%B
1.5 Hybrid7,47688.4%Beats 71%B
2.0 Petrol5,42690.9%Beats 82%A
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3 engines86.4% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel51,39885.5%Beats 39%D
2.0 Petrol12,98889.9%Beats 73%B
1.5 Hybrid2,08887.2%Beats 61%B
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2 engines85.9% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel90,79285.4%Beats 54%C
2.0 Petrol16,94088.7%Beats 68%B
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2 engines87.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel91,09786.8%Beats 81%A
2.0 Petrol5,79789.9%Beats 89%A
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2 engines86.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel151,39086.2%Beats 87%A
2.0 Petrol4,53589.7%Beats 94%A
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2 engines85.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel191,85585.9%Beats 93%A
2.0 Petrol3,35089.6%Beats 97%A
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3 engines82.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel109,52781.5%Beats 81%A
2.0 Diesel58,00285.5%Beats 95%A
2.0 Petrol1,55285.8%Beats 89%A
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2 engines80.6% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel report →141,84480.5%Beats 88%A
2.0 Petrol1,43583.2%Beats 89%A
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque2 engines78.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel110,86978.1%Beats 90%A
2.0 Petrol1,83382.6%Beats 95%A
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3 engines76.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel113,93376.3%Beats 91%A
2.0 Petrol2,43882.0%Beats 98%A
2.2 Petrol1,24379.0%Beats 94%A
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque3 engines76.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel31,34676.7%Beats 95%A
2.2 Petrol1,46479.4%Beats 97%A
2.0 Petrol1,32179.6%Beats 97%A

FAQ

What is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate?

83.4% of MOT tests on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque were passed first time, based on 1,252,507 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2011–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 77.7% of the time.

Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 86% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Evoque year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2011 Range Rover Evoque does best for its age and mileage: it beats 95% of cars on UK roads. The 2020 does worst: it beats 47%.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Evoque engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.2 Diesel does best: it beats 89% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Diesel does worst: it beats 83%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, brake pads, headlight bulbs & units. Compared with similar cars, brake pads comes up 1.4× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.