2022 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-DYN S P300E A 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LB71 BLX

A single MOT test entry from January 2025 dominates the roadworthiness history of this 2022 Range Rover Evoque P300e, and that entry is mixed rather than reassuring. The vehicle was submitted for test on 2 January 2025 and failed on an offside front tyre that had a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, a defect that falls into the major category under the 5.2.3 (d) (i) rule. The same test was recorded as a pass with advisories, which indicates the tyre was replaced and the car was re-presented within the same day or shortly after, clearing the failure. The advisories that remained on the record at the point of the failed test are therefore worth examining carefully, as they were not rectified at that time. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was noted as having slight play, and the nearside front tyre was flagged for slight damage, cracking, or perishing. There is also the persistent caveat that the engine cover and undertray were fitted in a position preventing full inspection of some components, meaning the tester was not able to examine every area beneath the car. With only one test on file, it is not possible to identify a recurring pattern, but the combination of a major tyre failure and a suspension linkage advisory at the first test point is a noteworthy starting position rather than a clean baseline. The recorded mileage of 36,502 miles on a 2022 vehicle equates to roughly 9,100 miles per year, which sits close to the average for a UK car of this age and suggests a broadly typical usage pattern rather than one of high annual accumulation or extended periods of standing. There is no evidence in the record of large year-on-year mileage jumps or long gaps between tests, as only a single MOT event is available, so conclusions about how the car has been used over its life must remain limited. For a plug-in hybrid of this type, the mechanical considerations are twofold: the conventional combustion and chassis components wear in line with mileage, while the high-voltage hybrid system, 12V battery health, and any plug-in charging hardware are not assessed at all under the MOT scheme. The mileage level is not so high as to imply imminent wear of major items such as the brake discs, drive belts, or suspension springs, but neither is it low enough to suggest those components have been spared entirely. For a prospective buyer, the priorities during a physical inspection should track directly to the advisories recorded. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage should be examined for free play at the ball joint, ideally with the wheel raised so that the joint can be moved by hand; any audible knock over uneven surfaces or a clunk when steering from lock to lock at low speed would suggest the wear has progressed beyond the slight play noted on test. The nearside front tyre should be inspected for sidewall cracking, perishing, and any bulging or cuts, and the age of both front tyres should be checked, as a P300e fitted with relatively small-diameter tyres can be sensitive to deterioration even at modest mileages. The offside front tyre that caused the failure should have been replaced, so the matching pair and the remaining tread depth across all four corners warrants close scrutiny, along with even wear patterns that might indicate a tracking or suspension geometry concern originating from the worn anti-roll bar linkage. The presence of the engine cover and undertray advisory is a practical concern for any inspection, as it prevented the tester from confirming the condition of components that can be particularly relevant on a four-year-old Evoque, including the lower suspension arms, subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and exhaust system. Before purchase, it would be prudent to have these panels removed so that a full visual examination of the underbody can be carried out, with particular attention to any surface corrosion on the subframe and suspension components, signs of oil leakage from the engine or transmission, and the integrity of the brake lines and fuel lines. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or rattling from the front suspension over speed humps and rougher road surfaces, pay attention to steering precision and any vibration through the wheel, and test the brakes firmly from higher speeds to check for judder or pulling that could indicate warped discs. Finally, given the hybrid powertrain, it is sensible to confirm that the vehicle charges correctly, that the high-voltage system shows no warning messages, and that any associated service history for the hybrid components is available, as none of this falls under the MOT scope.