2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate and common faults

18,797 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,797 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    972 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    599 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    218 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.4%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Brakes5.9%
  4. Suspension2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,797 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).