2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate and common faults

15,959 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,959 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    975 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    477 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    217 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.4%
  2. Brakes6.9%
  3. Tyres6.1%
  4. Suspension4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,959 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).