2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · GY14 CYU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2024 at 99,301 miles without defects, the immediate failure on that day highlighted critical issues including a cut nearside tyre reaching the cords, a perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover, and thin rear brake pads. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, which can lead to accelerated component wear between inspections. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,275 miles per year. There is a 17,000-mile gap between the November 2023 test at 82,345 miles and the November 2024 test at 99,301 miles, indicating steady annual usage. The intervals between tests remain regular, which suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, though the low mileage relative to the age increases the likelihood of rubber components perishing due to time. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking system due to recurring failures. The rear brake pads were flagged as thin in 2022, 2023, and 2024, indicating a persistent lack of timely intervention or heavy braking habits. The offside rear CV boot noted as severely deteriorated in 2023 requires a check of the remaining boots for grease leakage or tearing to prevent expensive drivetrain damage. Given the failure of the anti-roll bar joint dust cover in 2024, the entire front suspension assembly should be scrutinized for play or perished rubber to ensure no further structural degradation is occurring.