2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · AJ14 XFX

A clean current test on 2026-03-03 sits atop a generally tidy but lightly advisory MOT history for this 2014 Range Rover Evoque, with no failures recorded across eight tests dating back to 2019. The most informative event is the 2025-02-22 pass, which carried a cluster of advisories centred on the tyres and rear brake pads rather than any structural or corrosion-related defect, and which has not been repeated in the most recent examination. Elsewhere the record is sparse on defects: only 2022-02-23 flagged tyre perishing on all four corners, and 2019-02-13 noted engine bay and under-tray panels obscuring components that the tester could not fully inspect. There are no recorded advisories for corrosion, suspension components, exhaust integrity, fluid leaks, or brake pipes or hoses, which are typically the chronic weak points on a 12-year-old Evoque of this generation. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness rather than deterioration, though the absence of advisories on certain safety-critical items should be read cautiously because under-trays were noted as limiting visibility on at least one occasion. Mileage is recorded only at the 2026 test, where the odometer read 98,518 miles, giving an annual accumulation of roughly 8,210 miles over the 12-year life of the vehicle, which is broadly in line with average use for its age. There are no year-on-year mileage readings in the supplied DVSA history to confirm a consistent pattern or to flag any unusual gaps or jumps, so any conclusion about long periods of standing or particularly heavy use cannot be drawn from the record alone. Mechanically, this level of annual mileage on a vehicle of this age is sufficient to produce normal wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs and tyres, but it does not on its own imply any specific component failure, and the record contains no advisories pointing to elevated wear on suspension, drivetrain or engine ancillary items. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection should be the items raised in the 2025 advisories. Both front tyres were recorded at 3 mm of tread and worn on the edge, which on an Evoque can point to incorrect camber, worn front suspension bushes or droplinks, or simply ageing rubber; a close look at the current tread depth, the inner and outer shoulders, and any uneven wear across the axle is worthwhile, alongside a check for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough surfaces. The rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin at the same test, so the condition of the rear discs should be examined for lipping, the calipers checked for binding or sluggish slider movement after a firm brake application, and the handbrake function and travel confirmed. The 2022 advisory for perishing on all four tyres reinforces the need to confirm the age and sidewall condition of the current set, as perished sidewalls can fail to meet the minimum standard even with adequate tread. Beyond those flagged items, the 2019 advisory about fitted engine bay covers and under-trays obscuring components is relevant context for any pre-purchase inspection, because the underside of this model is known for corrosion on the rear subframe, suspension arms and brake pipes and shielding that hides these areas can mask early rot. A thorough appraisal should therefore either remove the under-tray or use a ramp or endoscope to view the subframe mounts, trailing arms, anti-roll bar drop links and brake lines for surface corrosion or flaking. On the road, attention should be paid to any hesitation, misfire or rough idle from the 2.0 diesel or petrol engine fitted to this generation, any signs of oil weep from the turbo or cam cover, and any pulling, vibration or uneven braking that would indicate warping or binding. Confirmation that the timing belt or chain service interval has been observed, together with evidence of recent fluid changes, would round out a sensible evaluation alongside the DVSA record.