2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · LD14 FPC

A clean MOT history, against the backdrop of a Range Rover Evoque approaching twelve years of age and over 116,000 miles, is the defining positive of this vehicle's recorded roadworthiness. The most recent test on 19 January 2026 returned a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, and the preceding test on 21 November 2025 was equally clean, suggesting the vehicle is currently in a stable mechanical condition and free of the corrosion, wear, or component degradation that often prompts advisory notes on vehicles of this age and mileage bracket. Two earlier failures, in March 2025 and October 2023, both show no defects recorded against them, which in DVSA records typically indicates that the vehicle failed on items later rectified without further advisories being entered, or that the failure related to administrative or procedural matters rather than recorded mechanical defects. The overall pattern, particularly the absence of recurring advisories relating to suspension components, brake pipes, or underbody corrosion, is reassuring for a used example and suggests the vehicle has not been accumulating chronic mechanical issues that would warrant closer scrutiny. Annual mileage of approximately 9,729 miles places this Evoque broadly in line with typical usage for its age, neither excessively high nor conspicuously low. There is, however, a notable gap in the testing record between October 2023 and March 2025, during which no MOT tests appear to have been undertaken or recorded. Whether this represents the car being off the road under a Statutory Off Road Notification, a change of keeper exempting it from testing, or simply unrecorded submissions, the absence of any roadworthiness certification over that period does place slightly greater emphasis on a thorough physical inspection now. Mechanically, the recorded accumulation pattern suggests steady use rather than long-term standing, which is generally favourable for drivetrain longevity, clutch condition, brake component integrity, and the prevention of seals and rubber elements drying out. The lack of advisories across multiple tests at this mileage indicates that consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes have either been replaced proactively or have not yet reached the advisory threshold. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged advisories means there is no specific component history to chase down, but attention should focus on areas commonly affected on higher-mileage Range Rover Evoques. Suspension components, particularly the front lower control arms, rear trailing arm bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links, are known wear items that may not yet have triggered an advisory but could be approaching the threshold. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps, and feel for vagueness or play in the steering. The Haldex-style coupling on the four-wheel drive variants, where fitted, can present with driveline shunt or binding under tight cornering if the system is not functioning correctly, so observe the vehicle's behaviour during low-speed manoeuvres and gentle throttle application on a curved road. Brake system integrity deserves direct verification on an unmoved-from-cold start. With the engine off, attempt to rock the vehicle and listen for any grinding or scraping from the front calipers, which can indicate seized slider pins or worn pad material contacting the discs. On the road, evaluate for pedal sponginess, excessive travel, or pulling to one side under braking, all of which can point to flexible hoses degrading internally, corroded rigid brake lines beneath the body, or uneven pad wear. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection with the vehicle on a ramp is strongly advised. Range Rover Evoques of this generation have a documented susceptibility to perforation around the rear subframe mounting points, sill lower sections, and suspension turret areas, and given the absence of any advisory history, the only way to confirm structural integrity is a physical examination for bubbling, flaking, or active corrosion that may simply not have been visible to the MOT tester from the standard inspection positions.