2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · OE15 ABF

A defining element of this Evoque's MOT record is the appearance of a Major defect on the most recent test, specifically that the engine malfunction indicator lamp was either inoperative or signalling a fault at the point of examination. A Major failure on this emission-related item means the vehicle was non-compliant with the standard required to hold a valid certificate, and although a same-day Pass was also recorded on 22 January 2026, any prospective buyer must establish which test was conducted first and under what conditions the MIL cleared. This single failure represents the only Major defect in the recorded history, with the three prior tests (2024 and 2025) having passed with at most minor advisories, so the overall trend has been broadly compliant but ends on an unresolved emissions-related concern. The fact that the MIL issue was sufficient to fail the car outright suggests an active or stored powertrain fault that requires diagnostic interrogation rather than a simple bulb replacement. Covering 83,451 miles over an 11-year life equates to roughly 7,586 miles per annum, which sits within the normal usage band for a vehicle of this age and class and points to steady rather than extreme service. The mileage progression between the four recorded tests is consistent, with no large jumps or implausible gaps that would suggest clocked readings or extended periods off the road. There is no evidence of a multi-year lay-up in the data, so concerns relating to long-term standing such as seized brake calipers, perished coolant hoses, or dried suspension seals are not strongly indicated by the usage profile alone. However, average-to-modest annual mileage on a Range Rover of this vintage still places normal wear items like suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and front brake components within their typical replacement window. The 2024 advisory noting an offside rear differential oil leak warrants close physical inspection, as Evoque rear differential seals and breather systems are known to weep with age, and a buyer should look for fresh oil staining on the undertray, a damp differential housing, and any signs of clutch slip or whine from the rear module under load. The same test also recorded a nail in the offside rear tyre, which is a one-off event rather than a wear pattern, but it reinforces the need to check all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking and even tread wear across the axle. Because the differential leak was judged not excessive at the time, it is likely to have progressed over the intervening two years and should be re-evaluated on a ramp or with a borescope. On a road test, attention should be given to the engine management system: confirm the MIL extinguishes promptly on ignition, request a live diagnostic read of any stored powertrain codes, and verify no irregular idling, hesitation, or reduced power that might tie into the failure. Listen for any clonks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as Evoque front lower wishbones and bushes commonly deteriorate between 60,000 and 90,000 miles, and check for pulling under braking which can indicate binding calipers. Inspect the rear differential area for active seepage, feel for any vibration through the drivetrain on the motorway, and ensure the four-wheel-drive system engages cleanly on loose surfaces. Given the single emissions-related failure in an otherwise compliant record, a pre-purchase diagnostic scan and a thorough underbody examination are the most rational steps before committing to purchase.