2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques, from 12,915 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Brake pads1.7× usualLand Rover Range Rover Evoque16% All 2012 cars9.6%Rough price £80–£180
At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
- Anti-roll bar link joints2.2× usualLand Rover Range Rover Evoque6.9% All 2012 cars3.2%Rough price £50–£150
At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.
Suspension arm bushes and joints: 4.3% here, against 10.1% of all 2012 cars. Position lamp: 0.5% here, against 5% of all 2012 cars.
By area
The share of 2012 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.
- Suspension29% 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.
- Brakes25% 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 electrics12% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- 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.
- Driveshafts and joints6% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16,353 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 22,445 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 24,360 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 18,506 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 15,771 | Tyres 30% |
| 2013 | 12,496 | Tyres 31% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score