2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Petrol · DB64 LEO

The defining mechanical story of this eleven year old Range Rover Evoque is one of largely clean roadworthiness, punctuated by a single emissions related failure in late 2022 and a small cluster of wheel related advisories on the nearside rear. Seven tests are recorded between February 2021 and October 2025, and five of those returned passes with no defects recorded, including the three most recent examinations in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The only failure occurred on 23 December 2022, when the vehicle was presented for test and did not pass due to an illuminated engine malfunction indicator lamp, a presentable defect that could not be considered a pass. The same car returned the very next day with a clean pass, suggesting the issue was rectified at the time of the original presentation rather than representing a deeper underlying fault. No advisories have been recorded since June 2023, which gives the most recent two year window an unblemished appearance. With 94,405 miles accumulated over approximately eleven years, the vehicle is averaging around 8,580 miles per year, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical usage band for its age. The mileage progression between tests is steady and consistent, with no unusually short intervals and no evidence of rapid accumulation that might indicate heavy commercial or high stress use. Equally, there are no multi year gaps in the testing record that would point to long periods of standing, when standing issues such as brake disc corrosion, brake calliper seizure, suspension bushing dry rot, or 12V battery deterioration can establish themselves. The continuous annual testing pattern through 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 confirms the vehicle has remained in regular road use throughout the recorded period. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant items to scrutinise are the ones actually flagged in the history. The nearside rear inner road wheel was noted as slightly distorted in December 2021 and again as slightly distorted in June 2023, two separate advisories on the same corner. On a test drive, listen for an irregular thump or rotational hop through the nearside rear when pulling away from rest or at low speed over uneven surfaces, and visually check the wheel for run out against a straight edge. The nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut noted in 2023 is a localised damage item rather than a wear pattern issue, but the outside wall area should be inspected carefully for any bulges or cracking that could have developed since. Given the Evoque's known susceptibility to age related corrosion in the rear subframe mounting areas and suspension linkages, a careful inspection from underneath with the car raised is worthwhile, looking for surface rust bubbling through, particularly around the trailing arms, anti roll bar drop links and coil spring seats. The single failure on the engine malfunction indicator lamp warrants specific attention even though it was cleared at the same test station on the same day. MIL illumination on the Evoque can originate from a wide range of causes including faulty sensors, exhaust system leaks, EVAP system issues, or ignition misfires, and a presentable fix at the roadside does not always confirm the underlying fault has been permanently resolved. On a test drive, watch for any hesitation or rough idle from cold, any flickering of the engine warning light during warm up, and any unusual smell of unburnt fuel from the exhaust. The 2.0 litre Ingenium diesel and petrol units fitted to this generation are also sensitive to oil leaks from the timing chain cover and turbo oil feed pipes, so a thorough under bonnet inspection for fresh oil residue is advisable. Overall, the record describes a car that has remained in regular use, passed its recent examinations without comment, and carries only minor wheel related advisories in its history.