2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · LR17 DYM

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2026-02-23, passing with no critical or dangerous failures noted. However, the maintenance trend is neither improving nor stable — it reflects a consistent pattern of partial inspections due to obstructive plastic undertrays, which have prevented full component checks since at least 2022. While the car passed, the recurring inability to inspect key areas suggests a lack of proactive maintenance or a tendency to defer deeper mechanical checks, which could mask developing issues. Mileage progression shows a steady annual average of approximately 7,135 miles over nine years, which is within the typical range for this model and age. The jump from 31,753 miles in March 2022 to 54,459 miles in March 2025 represents roughly 22,700 miles over three years — a normal rate of use. No sudden spikes or long gaps in mileage are evident, indicating consistent, if not necessarily diligent, ownership. The 64,214-mile reading at the latest test aligns with this pattern, suggesting no unusual storage or neglect periods. The MOT history reveals recurring brake wear concerns, particularly front disc scoring and rear pad thinness noted in 2024, which were not severe enough to fail the test but indicate ongoing wear. Suspension components, especially rear coil springs and bushes, are likely under strain given the age and mileage, though not flagged directly. The persistent undertray obstruction is a red flag — it may conceal corrosion, exhaust damage, or structural fatigue, especially around wheel arches and sills. Buyers should inspect the underbody, rear suspension, brake calipers for binding, and check for rust in the lower sills and wheel arches, as these areas are most vulnerable to hidden deterioration. A buyer should also verify the condition of the rear brake pads and front discs in person, as these were flagged as worn in 2024 and may have deteriorated further. The plastic undertrays, while fitted, may have been added to conceal damage or to reduce inspection visibility — a practice that should raise questions about the vehicle’s true mechanical condition. The absence of structural corrosion or emissions failures in the record is reassuring, but the pattern of incomplete inspections suggests the vehicle may not have been maintained to a high standard, and a full mechanical survey is strongly advised before purchase.