Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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.

How many 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque reliable?

Based on MOT data from 26,271 vehicles, the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

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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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2016)

26,271 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.3% first-time pass rate

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

CarHunch analysed 26,271 real MOT records for the 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Range Rover Evoque passes its MOT first time at 88.5%, which is a solid 8.5 percentage points ahead of the UK average—but one in four vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for a used buyer. Petrol models perform slightly better at 90.7% versus the diesel's 88.5%, though diesel accounts for 98% of the cohort.

These cars are running at a reasonable 51,000 miles on average for their age, yet they're still accumulating nearly a failure per vehicle and 7.5 advisories each—a sign that routine maintenance matters and wear items need attention. Before you buy, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, electrical systems, and brake components, as these typically drive the advisory count on this model.

The 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a decent first-time pass rate (89.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

89.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

27.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.92

Over 7.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

49k

Middle half: 38k–62k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 89.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 7.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 26,271 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 26,271 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	25,806	89.2%	0.93
Petrol (2%)	465	91.9%	0.67

Colour Breakdown

Based on 139,890 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27%

37,808

White 23.5%

32,873

Grey 20.9%

29,266

Red 11.4%

15,996

Blue 8.8%

12,353

Silver 3.7%

5,147

Brown 1.9%

2,644

Green 1.2%

1,654

Gold 0.7%

950

Orange 0.5%

699

Bronze 0.3%

457

Yellow 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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.

49,290

typical

38,363

low mileage

61,622

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vehicles fall between 38,363 and 61,622 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 38,363 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.

✓ 38,363–61,622 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques sit.

⚠ Over 83,189 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoques are still on the road.

Strong survival — 23,051 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.92

Avg failures per vehicle

7.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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