2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate and common faults

24,482 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,482 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    833 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    738 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    287 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Brakes4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics4.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,482 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).