2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque petrol: common problems and MOT failures

Common 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  28% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Suspension
  19% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Brakes
  18% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  8% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  5% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Driveshafts and joints
  4% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

Known faults on the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque petrol

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Fuel system recalls

  All engines

  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.

  Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Evoque Mk1 reliability

• Rear suspension clunks

  All engines

  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.

  Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Evoque Mk1 reliability

• Infotainment and electrical faults

  All engines

  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.

  Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Evoque Mk1 reliability

• Cambelt due every 10 years

  All engines

  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

  Source: Carbuyer: used Range Rover Evoque Mk1 reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has all the recall work been done?
2. Has any suspension work been done, and were the recalls done?
3. Have there been any electrical or screen faults?
4. When was the cambelt last changed?
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?