2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · AE18 OCV

The vehicle presents a stable and currently sound mechanical condition, confirmed by a clean pass recorded on 19 February 2026 at 89,587 miles. This most recent test, conducted just four and a half months ago, shows zero defects, indicating the Evoque currently meets all required safety and emissions standards. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the historical record contains a notable data anomaly. On both 8 March 2024 and 27 February 2025, the vehicle failed its MOT at 63,372 and 75,993 miles respectively, yet both failures explicitly record no defects. This discrepancy suggests a procedural or administrative failure, such as a missing documentation or a meter reading issue, rather than a sudden mechanical breakdown, as both tests were immediately passed on the same day without recorded rectification work. The mileage accumulation tells a story of increasing recent use. Between the March 2024 and February 2025 tests, the Evoque covered 12,621 miles over roughly eleven months. This rate accelerated slightly in the following year, accumulating 13,594 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. While the overall average of roughly 11,200 miles per year aligns with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, the recent upward trend in annual mileage implies the car has been subjected to heavier, potentially high-speed driving conditions over the last two years rather than short urban trips. With no mechanical defects flagged in the record, the buyer's focus must shift entirely to the known structural and mechanical vulnerabilities of this chassis at nearly 90,000 miles. A physical inspection must prioritise the suspension bushes and coil springs, which degrade under the Evoque's kerb weight. Brake discs and calipers require close scrutiny for corrosion or binding, a common issue with the electronic parking brake system. The underbody and structural mounting points demand a thorough check for corrosion, while the all-wheel-drive system and nine-speed automatic gearbox should be evaluated for any shuddering or delayed engagement during a test drive.