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R Rover Evoque R Dyn S D 4x2

1,748 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where R Rover Evoque R Dyn S D 4x2s pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 9.6 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — a confident result.

Pass

85.3%

Pass-after-fix

2.2%

Fail

12.1%

Avg miles

26,521

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

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R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4x2: a strong MOT record by UK norms

Across 1,748 MOT tests, the R Rover Evoque R-Dyn S D 4x2 returns 85.3% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the engine warning light staying lit. A seriously damaged tyre and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 26,521, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

Top ten reasons for rejection.

  1. 01

    Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

    53 occurrences · 3.0% of tests

  2. 02

    A tyre seriously damaged

    47 occurrences · 2.7% of tests

  3. 03

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    41 occurrences · 2.3% of tests

  4. 04

    Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit

    31 occurrences · 1.8% of tests

  5. 05

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    28 occurrences · 1.6% of tests

  6. 06

    A tyre cords visible or damaged

    21 occurrences · 1.2% of tests

  7. 07

    Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

    17 occurrences · 1.0% of tests

  8. 08

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    12 occurrences · 0.7% of tests

  9. 09

    Smoke opacity levels exceed default limit

    11 occurrences · 0.6% of tests

  10. 10

    a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

    8 occurrences · 0.5% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

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Buying or keeping a R Rover Evoque R Dyn S D 4x2?

Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a R Rover Evoque R Dyn S D 4x2 and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.