2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · DR02 AAA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deteriorating braking component condition. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 67,390 miles passed, it flagged both front and rear discs as pitted or scored. This follows an advisory from November 2024 at 62,041 miles where all rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin. This progression from thin pads to scored discs suggests the previous owner was reacting to wear rather than performing preventative maintenance at intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between November 2022 (45,900 miles) and November 2024 (62,041 miles), the car covered roughly 16,000 miles, indicating steady usage. The brief failure in November 2023 due to a structural lump in the nearside front tyre was an isolated incident, likely caused by road impact or manufacturing defect, as the vehicle passed the retest three days later without recurring mechanical failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the scored discs have been replaced with new pads. The recurring presence of pitting on discs despite relatively low mileage often indicates periods of standing or infrequent use, which can lead to caliper seizing or uneven wear. Given the uneven tyre wear noted in the 2022 test, the suspension should also be checked for alignment issues or worn control bushes. No structural integrity issues or exhaust failures have appeared in the record, focusing the risk almost entirely on wear-related components.