2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate and common faults

22,302 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,302 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    908 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    788 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    249 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Lights & electrics4.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

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 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,302 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).