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Range Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A: above-average pass rates, with caveats
Across 603 MOT tests, the Range Rover Evoque R-Dyn D A returns 83.3% first-time pass — above the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Tyre tread under the limit and the engine warning light staying lit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 30,285, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A tyre seriously damaged
32 occurrences · 5.3% of tests
- 02
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
20 occurrences · 3.3% of tests
- 03
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
16 occurrences · 2.7% of tests
- 04
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
13 occurrences · 2.2% of tests
- 05
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
11 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 06
A tyre cords visible or damaged
10 occurrences · 1.7% of tests
- 07
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
8 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 08
Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured
6 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 09
A tyre seriously damaged
6 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 10
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
5 occurrences · 0.8% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 2 failures
£140–£335
If every one of this Range Rover Evoque R Dyn D A's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Range Rover Evoque R Dyn D A?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Range Rover Evoque R Dyn D A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.