2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,976 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.4% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 202 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 118 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 51 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 44 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 43 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 40 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 101 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 42 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 31 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 30 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 28 |
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 | 23.1% | 918 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 524 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.9% | 195 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 114 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 65 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 35 |
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 | 1,934 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,843 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 194 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 1,348 | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 1,292 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 1,284 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Range Rover Evoque S D Auto
Before buying a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (3.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Autos pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 3,976 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S D Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (3.0%).
Does the 2020 Range Rover Evoque S D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,976 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.