2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · KT67 VMU

A front‑bumper mounting fault that led to a MOT failure in early 2022 is the only major safety defect recorded for this 2018 Range Rover Evoque, and all subsequent tests have been free of failures, showing only advisory‑level wear on rear brakes and a near‑limit tyre tread on the nearside rear wheel. The most recent MOT on 10 September 2026 confirmed a clean pass, indicating that the bumper issue has been remedied and no new safety‑critical problems have emerged. At 85,783 mi the vehicle averages roughly 10,700 mi per year, a mileage rate that sits comfortably within normal usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history shows a consistent annual testing pattern with no significant gaps, suggesting the car has been kept on the road and subjected to regular statutory checks. This level of mileage implies that consumable wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres and suspension components will be approaching the latter stages of their service lives and should be inspected for remaining life and any uneven wear that could point to alignment or suspension issues. The rear brake advisories recorded in January 2022 – disc surface pitting and thin pads – remain the most pertinent items to verify. On a test drive listen for any grinding or squealing on deceleration, feel for pedal pulsation that could indicate disc warping, and check that stopping distances are consistent and without fade. A visual inspection should confirm disc thickness remains above the minimum specification and that pad wear indicators are not engaged. The tyre advisory from January 2025 flags the nearside rear tyre as being close to the legal tread limit, so examine the tread depth across the tyre, look for edge‑wear patterns that may reveal mis‑alignment or worn suspension bushes, and ensure the tyre is still within safe limits or earmarked for replacement. Finally, confirm that the front bumper is securely fixed by gently shaking it and listening for any rattles, and inspect the mounting brackets for corrosion or cracked clips that could re‑introduce a safety concern. While the MOT record contains no further structural or emission failures, a comprehensive pre‑purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic should focus on the rear brake assembly, tyre condition, and bumper mounting integrity to ensure no hidden deterioration has developed since the last advisory.