Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Q: Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 271 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

271 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 271 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Range Rover Evoque D MHEV performs well above the UK average with a 90.3% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally, suggesting strong build quality and reliability for the diesel variant. The dangerous defect rate of 12.2% is comfortably below concern threshold, so there's no red flag on safety grounds.

At just under 32,000 miles on average, these cars are running relatively light for three-year-old vehicles, which partly explains the healthy pass rate. The low failure rate of 0.23 per vehicle masks a higher advisory count of 1.7, indicating minor wear items and sensor issues crop up regularly—typical for a premium SUV—so budget for small fixes and plan a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension and electrical systems.

We have limited data for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 21k–39k

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These stats describe 271 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 271 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	268	93%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 375 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 41.9%

157

Black 27.2%

102

Grey 17.9%

Silver 5.6%

Blue 3.5%

Red 2.4%

Bronze 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

28,910

typical

21,291

low mileage

39,173

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 21,291 and 39,173 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,291 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,291–39,173 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 52,883 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D MHEV Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 257 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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