2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Petrol · CO55 ADE

The 2017 Range Rover Evoque presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 May 2026 at 38,235 miles with zero defects. The only blemish on that date was an advisory for a high nearside headlamp aim, a trivial setup issue rather than a mechanical fault. Looking back, the sole recurring theme is brake wear, flagged as wearing thin in the May 2025 test at 32,801 miles, yet fully resolved by the following year. No structural corrosion, suspension defects, or emissions failures have ever appeared across the entire record, which is a strong indicator of careful ownership and sound mechanical upkeep. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,248 miles per year. The progression from 22,478 miles in May 2023 to 28,730 miles in May 2024 shows a spike of 6,252 miles in twelve months, then a sharp drop to just 5,434 miles gained between May 2024 and May 2025, followed by only 5,434 miles over the subsequent year to May 2026. This pattern suggests a period of heavier use followed by prolonged light use or possible standing time. Buyers should verify whether extended periods of inactivity have caused deterioration of rubber components, brake surface corrosion, or tyre age cracking, as low-mileage vehicles can develop issues from disuse rather than wear. The brake wear advisory in 2025 was addressed promptly, but a hands-on inspection of the current disc condition and caliper operation remains prudent. On a vehicle that has spent time stationary, binding calipers or uneven pad deposits are common. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links deserve close scrutiny for perishing, particularly given the low annual mileage that may have kept the vehicle parked on uneven surfaces or cold starts without adequate warm-up. The nearside headlamp aim issue from May 2026 should be rechecked to confirm it was a simple beam adjustment rather than an underlying levelling motor or suspension height sensor fault. Tyre date codes should be inspected, as original or early-replacement rubber on a 2017 vehicle will likely be past its safe service life regardless of remaining tread depth.