2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · B27 REE

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this twelve-year-old Range Rover Evoque, with the most recent test on 18 December 2025 passing with no advisories and the previous pass a year earlier on 18 December 2024 also returning a fault-free outcome. The single failure in the record, dated 17 December 2024, is immediately followed by a pass the next day, which strongly suggests a straightforward rectifiable issue rather than any structural or systemic deterioration. Across four consecutive tests spanning late 2022 through late 2025, the vehicle has accumulated no recorded advisories whatsoever, indicating that items typically monitored during inspection, such as brake component wear, suspension condition, exhaust integrity, tyre condition, and corrosion on structural areas, have all remained within serviceable limits throughout this period. This represents an unusually tidy history for a premium SUV of this age and supports a positive overall roadworthiness picture. Annual mileage of roughly 8,064 miles sits squarely within expected parameters for a vehicle of this age and profile, reflecting what appears to be moderate rather than heavy use. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that might suggest a prolonged period off the road, and the smooth progression of annual tests from 2022 onwards indicates continuous road use. This steady, moderate accumulation is mechanically favourable, as it avoids the two extremes that typically compromise vehicles of this type: the corrosion and seized componentry associated with low-mileage garage queens, and the accelerated wear on timing chains, clutch assemblies, dual-clutch transmission mechatronics, and suspension bushings that often plagues higher-mileage examples. At under nine thousand miles annually, the drivetrain, brakes, and tyres should have incurred only proportionate wear over the vehicle's life. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component history to investigate further, but it would be prudent to pay close attention to areas commonly affected on the Evoque regardless of MOT outcome. The rear suspension toe arms and lower wishbone bushes are known wear items that can develop play before showing measurable deterioration at test, so listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly from the rear axle. Brake feel should be tested on a firm stop from around thirty miles per hour, watching for any pull to one side or vibration through the steering or brake pedal that might indicate warped discs, while the parking brake should hold firmly on an incline to confirm caliper function. The nine-speed automatic transmission should be observed for any harsh engagement, hesitation, or shunt between changes, particularly when moving from cold. Additional areas warranting close physical inspection include the underside structure for any corrosion around the rear subframe mounts and suspension pickup points, given the Evoque's known vulnerability to salt ingress in these regions even when not flagged at test. A thorough examination underneath with the vehicle raised is advisable to confirm the absence of any developing surface corrosion that has not yet reached reportable levels. On start-up, watch for any blue or white smoke from the exhaust that might suggest oil or coolant consumption, and listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start that could imply stretched guides. Finally, confirm the operation of the four-wheel-drive system by testing on a slippery surface or loose ground, ensuring that drive engages smoothly to all four wheels without binding or warning lights appearing on the dashboard.