2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,921 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.2% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 246 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 115 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 58 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 37 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 34 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.7% | 26 |
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 | 126 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 48 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 33 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joints | 29 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 27 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 22 |
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 | 17.6% | 692 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 652 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 166 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.5% | 136 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 62 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 42 |
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 | 2,101 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,694 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 109 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 61 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 1,305 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 1,277 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 1,278 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A
Before buying a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.5% 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 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D As pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 3,921 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque First Ed D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.9%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Evoque First Ed D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,921 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.