2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · FN68 XXG

The 2018 Range Rover Evoque presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 16 September 2025 at 101,981 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a marked contrast to the 2022 test, where the tester flagged worn rear brake discs, thin rear brake pads, and a deteriorating offside rear tyre. The fact that none of these items reappeared as defects in the subsequent three consecutive passes suggests the previous owner addressed the braking system and tyre condition promptly, rather than allowing a chronic issue to persist. The vehicle has covered approximately 12,748 miles per year, which is high for an eight-year-old Evoque and points to sustained, likely motorway-heavy use. The mileage progression is notably uneven. Between the 2022 test at 59,328 miles and the 2023 test at 88,816 miles, the car accumulated nearly 30,000 miles in just under twelve months, indicating a period of intense daily use. From 2023 onward, the annual mileage settled to around 6,000 to 7,000 miles per year, a far more moderate pace. The 2023 failure itself was minor, relating only to a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp and an offside front headlamp dipped beam, both of which were rectified before the retest on the same day. Despite the clean recent record, the 2022 advisories on rear brake wear warrant a focused inspection. A buyer should examine the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, checking for lipping, scoring, or uneven wear that could indicate a binding caliper. The offside rear tyre damage flagged in 2022 raises a question about wheel alignment and suspension geometry, so the inner sidewalls of all four tyres should be inspected for feathering or uneven wear patterns. Given the high mileage and the vehicle's age, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable, paying close attention to suspension bushes, coil springs, and any signs of corrosion on the subframe or mounting points. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but the mechanical reality of 101,981 miles demands a hands-on assessment rather than reliance on paperwork alone.