2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques, from 3,767 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques than on all cars registered in 2011.
- Drive shaft (CV) joints1.7× usualLand Rover Range Rover Evoque8% All 2011 cars4.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 5%, against 2.2% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.
Engine oil leaks: 3.4% here, against 8.9% of all 2011 cars. Rigid brake pipes: 1% here, against 6.1% of all 2011 cars.
By area
The share of 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres32% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension32% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes23% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics11% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Driveshafts and joints8% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Fuel system recallsAll engines
Several recalls covered fuel leaks and the fuel tank between 2013 and 2019.
At the viewing: Sniff for fuel and ask a Land Rover dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- Rear suspension clunksAll engines
Suspension knocks are a common and costly fault, and there were suspension recalls in 2014 and 2016.
At the viewing: Drive over speed bumps and listen for thuds from the rear.
- Infotainment and electrical faultsAll engines
Electrical faults are the most common owner complaint, and the touchscreen is often the culprit.
At the viewing: Try every screen function, pair your phone and check for warning lights.
- Cambelt due every 10 yearsAll engines
All Evoque engines use a cambelt. If it's due, budget for the change.
At the viewing: Look for a receipt for the cambelt in the history.
If it needs doing: Timing belt (cambelt) change, about £300–£700 (often with the water pump). ClickMechanic
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,772 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 5,305 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 12,869 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 17,840 | Tyres 31% |
| 2018 | 16,395 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 22,449 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 24,360 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 18,508 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 15,775 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 12,500 | Tyres 31% |
| 2012 | 12,918 | Tyres 32% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score