2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,536 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 72 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 14 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.7% | 11 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Washers | 8 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Wipers | 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 | Brakes | 16.3% | 250 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.4% | 221 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 73 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 23 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 905 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 610 | 9.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 720 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 737 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A
Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.7% 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D Mhev As pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 1,536 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2021 Range Rover Evoque D Mhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,536 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.