Land Rover Range Rover Evoque common problems and MOT failures
What goes wrong on a used Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 539,636 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.
The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Cars registered in 2026 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. There are no known faults on record for this year in the UK buying guides we use, so the rest of this page covers the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as a whole.
What to check on a 2026 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
Other years
Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).
2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
What usually goes wrong with a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.
- Cars registered 2011–2018 · All engines
Fuel system recalls
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.
- Cars registered 2019–2025 · All engines
Electrical and infotainment glitches
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
- Cars registered 2011–2018 · All engines
Rear suspension clunks
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.
- Cars registered 2011–2018 · All engines
Infotainment and electrical faults
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.
- Cars registered 2011–2018 · All engines
Cambelt due every 10 years
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
- Cars registered 2019–2020 · Built 2019 to early 2020
Fuel gauge, washer and eCall recalls
Early cars were recalled for a fuel sender that could show the wrong level (2019), washer jets that could short the electrics in freezing weather (built to April 2019) and eCall software (built to Jan 2020).
At the viewing: Ask a Land Rover dealer to confirm the recalls were done.
Source: Auto Express: used Range Rover Evoque (Mk2, 2018 on) review
Common Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT failures to check
Parts flagged at MOT well above the usual rate for cars the same age, for each fuel on its own. From the DVSA’s results for every MOT done in Great Britain during 2023–2025.
Diesel
Anti-roll bar link joints
up to 19× usualStands out on cars registered in 2012, 2019 and 2020.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
Engine warning light
up to 4.8× usualStands out on cars registered in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
Brake discs
up to 2× usualStands out on cars registered in 2018 and 2021.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt 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.
Brake pads
up to 1.7× usualStands out on cars registered in 2011 and 2012.
Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque MOT pass rate by year
Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque did best (74% passed first time, 12 points above all 2011 cars) and the 2020 did worst (87%, 0 points above all 2020 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that year | MOT tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93% | 92% +1 | 280 (small sample) |
| 2022 | 90% | 89% +1 | 10,558 |
| 2021 | 89% | 87% +2 | 26,912 |
| 2020 | 87% | 87% +0 | 53,230 |
| 2019 | 85% | 85% +0 | 66,549 |
| 2018 | 86% | 83% +3 | 48,763 |
| 2017 | 85% | 80% +5 | 67,285 |
| 2016 | 84% | 77% +7 | 73,625 |
| 2015 | 81% | 74% +7 | 56,133 |
| 2014 | 79% | 70% +9 | 47,774 |
| 2013 | 76% | 67% +9 | 37,714 |
| 2012 | 74% | 64% +10 | 39,350 |
| 2011 | 74% | 62% +12 | 11,463 |
Questions to ask the seller before buying a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has all the recall work been done?
- Has it had any electrical faults put right?
- Has any suspension work been done, and were the recalls done?
- Have there been any electrical or screen faults?
- When was the cambelt last changed?
- Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link joints? (Flagged at MOT 19.5× as often on the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as on other cars the same age.)
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Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score