2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Petrol · LN18 ATV

The 2018 Range Rover Evoque presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 January 2026 at 35,971 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior passing test on 10 January 2025 at 35,146 miles also showed a clean sheet. The single failure logged on 10 January 2025 at the same mileage and with no defects noted points to an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, as the vehicle immediately passed on the same day. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. From the 9 January 2023 test at 32,418 miles to the 8 January 2024 test at 34,188 miles the car covered just 1,770 miles, then 958 miles to the January 2025 test at 35,146 miles, and only 825 miles to the January 2026 test. Annual averages sit near 4,500 miles. Such low accumulation over five recorded years suggests prolonged standing periods or short local journeys, with no rapid mileage spikes that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension wear. Given the absence of any advisories across the five tests, the DVSA record shows no recurring faults in brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. A clean history of this kind implies the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though no evidence exists of proactive component renewal beyond the minimum required. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage with long idle spells can conceal perished rubber components, seized calipers, and sub-surface corrosion not visible during a brief test. Verify the actual reason for the January 2025 failure with the test centre, and confirm the vehicle has not suffered undocumented off-road or flood damage despite the spotless MOT trail.