2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · L23 UCS

The mechanical history of this 2012 Range Rover Evoque is largely positive, with four recorded MOT tests showing only a single failure and a handful of minor advisories, but the lone failure warrants close attention because it concerns a driveline integrity issue. On 15 October 2025 the vehicle failed on a nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot that was split and no longer preventing the ingress of dirt, alongside a major obstruction in the driver's swept windscreen view caused by a phone holder, and a minor for an under-inflated offside rear tyre. The fact that a clean pass was then recorded just eight days later on 23 October 2025 indicates the CV boot was likely repaired or replaced in that window, but a buyer must verify this directly with paperwork, as a contaminated or damaged CV joint on a four-wheel-drive vehicle can lead to costly replacement of the entire shaft assembly if grit has already entered the joint. Beyond that single event, the 2022 advisory for a nearside front tyre worn on its edge and the rear brake disc wear note are routine consumable observations for a vehicle of this age and mileage, while the 2023 and 2024 tests passed without mechanical concerns. Against a fourteen-year working life, 106,936 miles equates to roughly 7,600 miles annually, which sits in the middle of typical UK usage for the sector and suggests the vehicle has been driven consistently rather than left standing for long periods. There are no large gaps between annual tests and no anomalous mileage jumps recorded across the visible history, which points to regular rather than sporadic use. For a vehicle of this vintage, that level of annual mileage is enough to have generated normal wear on braking components, tyres, and suspension consumables, but it is not the kind of high-mileage accumulation that would typically lead to premature driveline or transmission failures, provided the recorded mileage is continuous and genuine. The owner should be asked to confirm service history and any work carried out between the failed and passed tests in October 2025. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front driveline on a test drive, as the failed CV boot is the most significant mechanical flag in the record. With the engine running and the vehicle on full lock in a quiet car park, listen for any clicking or knocking from the front nearside wheel that would suggest CV joint damage caused by contaminated grease. Drive at low speed over uneven surfaces and listen for clonks or shudders through the steering, which can indicate a worn joint. Inspect the inside of the front nearside wheel arch and the boot itself for fresh grease splatter or split rubber, as a recently fitted boot can deteriorate quickly if not correctly clamped. The 2022 advisory for a nearside front tyre worn on its edge is worth investigating, because uneven tyre wear on an Evoque often points to worn suspension bushes, a tired damper, or geometry that has drifted out of specification, particularly given the vehicle's relatively heavy unladen weight. On the test drive, listen for knocks or rattles from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, and pay attention to any vagueness in the steering or a tendency to wander, which would suggest worn wishbone bushes or top mounts. The 2022 rear brake disc advisory means the discs and pads should be physically inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, and remaining pad material, as Evoque rear calipers are known for seizing and causing uneven pad wear. During the road test, check for any pulling under braking, a soft or spongy pedal, or any binding that suggests a sticking caliper, and verify that the handbrake holds the vehicle firmly on an incline, as the electronic parking brake motor and actuator on this model are a known service item.