2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · BC10 KMC

The Range Rover Evoque has maintained a stable and clean MOT history over the past three years, with the most recent test on 21 August 2025 at 158,454 miles passing without any defects. This consistency extends back to the 2024 and 2023 tests, all of which were clear passes, despite a single anomalous failure in August 2023 at 137,498 miles—an entry with no recorded defects, suggesting a possible administrative error rather than a mechanical issue. The absence of advisories or recurring faults in the official records implies that major structural, suspension, or braking components have been well-maintained, though the lack of detailed test reports means some wear items (such as tyres, brakes, or suspension bushes) may have been addressed privately without MOT scrutiny. The vehicle’s recent history suggests it has been kept in a condition meeting DVSA standards, but the buyer should verify whether any deferred repairs from earlier tests were completed. The mileage accumulation of roughly 11,318 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, though the gap between the 2022 test (126,689 miles) and the 2023 failure (137,498 miles) indicates a near-year-long interval without testing—unusual for a vehicle of this class. The subsequent tests in 2023 and 2024 followed a more regular annual pattern, with mileage increments of around 10,000 miles per year, reinforcing the impression of steady, moderate use rather than heavy or neglectful operation. The absence of rapid mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity reduces concerns over accelerated wear, but the buyer should confirm whether the vehicle has been stored or used in conditions that could introduce hidden corrosion, particularly in wheel arches or underseal. Given the clean MOT history, the buyer’s primary focus should be on components not routinely tested—such as the suspension coil springs, rear differential fluid, and binding brake calipers—which are common high-mileage failure points in this model. The lack of advisories on exhaust emissions or structural integrity in recent tests suggests no obvious corrosion or exhaust system leaks, but a visual inspection of the underbody, wheel arches, and rear trailing arms is advisable. Tyre condition and brake pad thickness should also be checked, as these are consumables not always recorded in MOT results. Finally, the single 2023 failure entry, while unexplained, warrants clarification from the seller to rule out any unresolved issues.