Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2015)

19,973 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.7% first-time pass rate

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

CarHunch analysed 19,973 real MOT records for the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2015 Range Rover Evoque passes its MOT first time at 86.7%, which is a solid 6.7 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting these cars are generally well-maintained. However, 35.9% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and should concern potential buyers — this is a serious reliability red flag despite the good headline pass rate.

These Evoques are running at a sensible 54,344 miles median for their age, yet they're averaging 1.3 failures and 8.3 advisories per test, pointing to persistent wear issues rather than one-off problems. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension, braking system, and electrics, as the high dangerous defect rate suggests these are where problems cluster.

Below average reliability 6.7% above UK average
86.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
54,344
typical mileage
42,924–67,312 middle half
35.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 35.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 19,777 86.7% 1.3
Petrol (1%) 196 89.1% 0.99

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,924
low mileage
54,344
typical
67,312
high mileage

Half of all 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles fall between 42,924 and 67,312 miles.

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 17,724 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

18,776 17,724 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.3
Avg failures per vehicle
8.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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