2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel than on all cars registered in 2021.

• Brake discs2× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

  11.9% All 2021 cars

  6.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.3% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

Common 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  24% 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.

• Brakes
  16% 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.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  3% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Seats and seatbelts
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Lights and electrics
  2% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  2% 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.

Known faults on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel

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.

• Electrical and infotainment glitches

  All engines

  Electrical and electronic glitches are not unusual, affecting many infotainment features, and the Pivi system can crackle.

  At the viewing: Test the screens, sat nav, phone connection and every electrical item.

  Source: Auto Express: used Range Rover Evoque (Mk2, 2018 on) review

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has it had any electrical faults put right?
2. Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?