2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques, from 12,496 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques than on all cars registered in 2013.
- Brake pads1.6× usualLand Rover Range Rover Evoque15.6% All 2013 cars9.8%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 joints2.3× usualLand Rover Range Rover Evoque5.1% All 2013 cars2.2%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.
Track rod end: 0.3% here, against 4.8% of all 2013 cars. Shock absorbers: 1.9% here, against 6% of all 2013 cars.
By area
The share of 2013 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.
- Tyres31% 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.
- 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.
- Suspension25% 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.
- 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors5% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Driveshafts and joints4% 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% |
| 2012 | 12,915 | Tyres 32% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques registered in 2013. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score