2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque PRESTIGESD4 2.2L Diesel · AT53 AML

A remarkably clean MOT record defines this Range Rover Evoque, with five consecutive passes stretching back to late 2021 and not a single advisory or failure recorded across any of those examinations. With the most recent test on 13 January 2026 returning a clean pass alongside the four preceding annual assessments, the vehicle demonstrates a consistent record of roadworthiness with no flagged component wear, deterioration, or developing defects. For a thirteen year old SUV covering significant mileage, a completely advisory-free MOT history of this length is uncommon and points towards either diligent replacement of wear items prior to test or genuine mechanical soundness at the points of inspection. Either interpretation is favourable for a prospective buyer, though the absence of advisories means the MOT file alone does not reveal which consumables may be approaching their next service interval. At 140,152 miles against an age of roughly thirteen years, this Evoque is averaging approximately 10,781 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a vehicle of its type and vintage. There are no extended gaps in the testing record to suggest long periods of standing, with tests conducted in December 2021, December 2022, February 2024, February 2025, and January 2026, indicating the vehicle has remained in active service throughout. Mileage accumulation has therefore been steady rather than concentrated, which is mechanically favourable as it avoids the dual risks of prolonged inactivity causing corrosion, seized components, and fluid degradation, or excessive short journey use accelerating oil contamination and battery fatigue. Even so, at this overall mileage, internal wear on drivetrain, turbocharger, and dual mass flywheel components should be considered age and mileage appropriate rather than guaranteed. Given the clean MOT record, specific component defects cannot be drawn from the test file, but the prospective buyer should still inspect the areas most commonly prone to wear on a high mileage diesel Evoque of this generation. The oil cooler housing, turbocharger oil feed pipes, and EGR valve are known to suffer from oil misting and carbon accumulation on the 2.2 SD4 unit, so a thorough underbonnet inspection for residue around the breather system and intercooler piping is worthwhile. Suspension components, particularly the front lower wishbones, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear hub carriers, should be examined for play by rocking each wheel with the vehicle raised, and on the test drive any knocking over uneven surfaces or vague steering response would suggest worn linkages. Brake discs and pads on a vehicle of this mileage will inevitably require attention, so the condition of the discs (checking for lipping and hot spots) and the smoothness of braking should be evaluated, alongside listening for any binding caliper groan when releasing the pedal. The four wheel drive system, Haldex coupling, and transfer box on the SD4 should also be assessed for refinement under load, particularly during tight manoeuvres where any shunt, vibration, or clunking could indicate wear in the driveline. Diesel particulate filter condition is a consideration given the mileage, so enquiring about recent regeneration behaviour, any recorded warning lights, and the history of long motorway runs versus predominantly urban use is worthwhile. On the test drive, attention should be paid to clutch bite point consistency, smoothness of the automatic gear changes, and any hesitation or misfire under acceleration which could point towards injector wear. Finally, given the Evoque's known susceptibility to bodywork corrosion around the tailgate, rear wheel arches, and underbody seam sealer, a close visual inspection from below with a torch is advisable to confirm structural integrity beyond what the MOT record can reveal.