Common problems by part
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 87,446 MOT tests · Updated
At 6 years, 0.4 in 100 MOT tests of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque failed on body and structure, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 87,446 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.4–0.5×) (all test years), 344 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 12 ages from 3 to 14 years, 704,715 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 6 years: 87,446 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.4 fails per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 6 (all test years). The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque fails less often here.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 66,768 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 72,209 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 80,252 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| 6 | 87,446 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 7 | 83,902 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| 8 | 83,385 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| 9 | 72,930 | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| 10 | 61,255 | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| 11 | 46,147 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| 12 | 29,755 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| 13 | 16,873 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| 14 | 3,793 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
All first-use years of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the body and structure at 6 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: mounting defective: 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Exhaust system mounting defective MOT advisory
- Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot severely deteriorated: 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.3. Drive shaft constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (MOT minor defect)
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By engine and fuel
- 2.0 diesel: 0.4 per 100 at 6 years, fails less often than diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (0.3–0.4×) (all test years; 81,766 MOT tests)
- 2.2 diesel: 1.8 per 100 at 10 years, fails less often than diesel class 4 vehicles the same age (0.5–0.6×) (all test years; 53,705 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: mounting defective.
Check one Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, not the average
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- Check a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
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Other Land Rover Range Rover Evoque problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque suspension problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque brakes problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque lights and electrics problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque exhaust, emissions and leaks problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque seat belts and airbags problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque windscreen, wipers and mirrors problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque tyres problems
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque road wheels problems
Body and structure on rival models
- Ford Kuga body and structure problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.4 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (150,426 MOT tests)
- Kia Sportage body and structure problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.4 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (141,166 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen Tiguan body and structure problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 6 years, against 0.4 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (109,263 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque have more body and structure problems than other cars?
0.4 to 0.5 times the body and structure fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 6 years (all test years), from 87,446 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 6 of the 12 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Land Rover Range Rover Evoque body and structure problems?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 6 years failed on body and structure, against 0.8 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 87,446 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 704,715 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare