2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque S P300E A 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AF70 VBJ

The most recent DVSA examination on 2 December 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which is a positive immediate indicator. The overall MOT trajectory appears stable to improving, as the vehicle has moved from a dangerous failure in November 2023 through advisory-only issues in 2024 to a fully clear pass in 2025. There is no escalating pattern of suspension, brake, or structural advisories to suggest underlying deterioration, and the 2025 result demonstrates that prior concerns around anti-roll bar linkage wear and tyre condition were either rectified or have not progressed to failure thresholds. For a six-year-old plug-in hybrid Evoque with this level of recorded activity, a clean pass with zero advisories reflects competent maintenance discipline. The recorded mileage of 78,958 miles over six years equates to approximately 13,160 miles per annum, which is notably above the national average and indicates the vehicle has been used consistently rather than left standing. This high utilisation is mechanically favourable in many areas, as regular driving prevents the corrosion and fluid degradation that plague low-mileage or stored vehicles, particularly the brake disc pitting and binding caliper issues common to vehicles used infrequently. However, higher mileage brings accelerated wear on consumable items such as tyres, brake pads and discs, clutches if manual, and suspension components including bushes and shock absorbers. The mileage gap between the November 2023 tests is negligible, confirming continuous use rather than intermittent periods of standing. Although the most recent test was clean, the 2024 advisories deserve close attention during a physical inspection and test drive. The slight play noted in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints is a wear item that typically progresses over time, so the buyer should listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front suspension over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during direction changes at low speed. Any worsening of this play would manifest as vague handling, reduced cornering precision, or noticeable body roll, and replacement is relatively straightforward but should be budgeted if symptoms are apparent. The 2023 dangerous failure for exposed ply on both rear tyres is an isolated but serious event, and although new tyres would have been fitted to achieve the 2023 pass, the buyer should confirm matching brands and correct sizing on all four corners and verify even tread wear, as uneven rear wear on this platform can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not flagged at MOT. Given the high annual mileage, particular attention should be paid to time-based servicing items that MOT testing does not cover. The 12V battery on hybrid vehicles is subjected to unique cycling demands, and a load test or recent replacement evidence should be sought. Brake fluid, coolant, and the automatic transmission fluid should be verified as within manufacturer service intervals, as these degrade with calendar age regardless of mileage. The plug-in hybrid powertrain, including the high-voltage battery state of health, charging cable condition, and electric-only range, should be independently inspected as these are not assessed under DVSA testing. Finally, given the age-related advisory noted on the nearside front tyre in 2024, all four tyres should be closely examined for sidewall perishing or cracking, as rubber compounds deteriorate with time, and a six-year-old vehicle on original or aged tyres warrants immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread depth.