Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2019): what fails at MOT
Across 140,148 MOT tests of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2019) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 17.0% failed — about 1 in 6. The parts that fail most are tyres (5.0% of tests), lights and electrics (4.4%), brakes (4.2%), suspension (2.8%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (1.7%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Range Rover Evoque L538 has 31% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the two Land Rover Range Rover Evoque generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2019)
MOT: 17.0% of 140,148 initial tests failed — 31% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 5.0% |
| 2 | lights and electrics | 4.4% |
| 3 | brakes | 4.2% |
| 4 | suspension | 2.8% |
| 5 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 1.7% |
Questions
What fails most on a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 5.0% of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2019) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come lights and electrics (4.4%) and brakes (4.2%).
How often does a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 fail its MOT?
17.0% of Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2019) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 6), counting initial tests only, across 140,148 tests.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 (2011–2019) reliable?
On MOT results, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 has 31% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L538 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.