2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · DU65 WKV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on May 23, 2026. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The failure just one day prior on May 22 revealed critical safety de-faults, specifically involving dangerously worn offside rear brake pads and a seriously weakened disc, alongside a broken offside front ride height sensor. While these issues were rectified to achieve the recent pass, the failure indicates that braking components were neglected until they reached a terminal threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of 11,615 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 6,114 miles in the fifteen months leading up to the 2026 test. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not been sitting stationary, which is generally positive for seals and mechanical components, though the wear on the rear brakes aligns with this mileage if components were not inspected during service intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension system, given the previous failure of the ride height sensor and the degraded state of the braking hardware. The exhaust heat shield should be checked for secure mounting, as the rattling was a recurring issue noted in early February 2024. Additionally, the nearside rear bumper and reflector assembly should be verified for structural integrity to ensure the repairs from the 2024 failure were robust and not hidden underlying damage to the bodywork mounting points.