2021 Land Rover R R Evoque R-DYN HSE D Mhev A 2.0L Diesel · KP71 ABK

A concerning pattern emerges from the recorded test history, with the most recent outcome on 2025-09-16 being a pass but only one day after the vehicle failed on dangerous and major defects on 2025-09-15. The pre-test condition of the offside front tyre showing ply or cords exposed is a dangerous defect, meaning the tyre structure was visibly compromised with reinforcing belts exposed, a condition that can lead to sudden tread separation or blowout at speed. The simultaneous major defect of an inoperative or malfunctioning engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp), commonly referred to as the check engine light, indicates the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system was either not illuminating when expected or was permanently lit, masking potentially significant emissions, sensor, or engine management faults. While the subsequent same-day re-test produced a clean pass with no recorded defects, a buyer should be cautious, as the pass simply means the items flagged the day before were presumably addressed and no new defects were identified at that moment, not that the underlying mechanical condition has been independently verified over time. With roughly 50,852 miles accumulated over five years, the annual mileage of approximately 10,170 miles sits broadly in line with typical usage for the model. There is no evidence of extended periods off the road, and the tests cluster sensibly around annual intervals (2024-09-17 and 2025-09-15/16), suggesting reasonably consistent use. At this mileage point on a 2021 MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Evoque, attention should naturally fall on consumables and drivetrain wear items, including the 48V mild hybrid system components, the integrated starter-generator, the auxiliary battery, and the conventional 12V battery, alongside brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the engine management system. Given the recorded MIL inoperative or malfunctioning defect, request evidence of any diagnostic trouble codes that were stored, the components replaced or repaired to extinguish the warning, and whether the vehicle has since had the warning light function verified. A live scan with an OBD-II reader at the point of sale is advisable to confirm no current or pending fault codes exist. On a test drive, listen for irregular idling, hesitation under acceleration, unexpected entry into limp mode, or any recurrence of the engine warning light on the dashboard. Given the dangerous tyre failure, inspect all four tyres closely for manufacturing date stamps, uneven shoulder wear, sidewall cracking, or bulges, and confirm matching tread depths. Examine the front suspension geometry, as tyres worn to the cords on one side can indicate misalignment, worn wishbone bushes, or anti-roll bar link deterioration. On the road, listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, feel for steering pull to either side which may point to alignment or suspension issues, and check for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal which could suggest warped brake discs. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning lamps illuminate and extinguish correctly during the ignition bulb check, as the recorded MIL defect could plausibly recur if not fully rectified.