2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · NL14 LTT

A clean run of four consecutive passes between January 2024 and February 2026 gives this twelve-year-old Range Rover Evoque a respectable recent MOT profile, with the most recent test on 27 February 2026 recording no defects at all. That said, the broader history is not entirely unblemished. Two failures appear in the log, most notably a Dangerous failure in January 2022 for a missing central rear exhaust heat shield combined with excessive corrosion to the fuel tank heat protection cover, alongside a present-day fail on the same January 2024 test for an offside headlamp not operating on dipped beam. A single advisory for a nail in the nearside rear tyre in January 2023 is minor in isolation, but the appearance of an exhaust shield defect and a fuel-area corrosion finding in a vehicle of this age should not be dismissed as a one-off. The post-2023 sequence is encouraging, yet a prospective buyer should view the record as one pass after earlier concerning findings rather than as a wholly clean history. With 73,753 miles recorded across twelve years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,146 miles annually, which is broadly typical for its age and avoids the very low-mileage concerns of prolonged standing or the accelerated wear associated with high annual accumulation. There are no multi-year gaps in testing, and the mileage progression appears to be steady rather than discontinuous, suggesting the car has remained in regular use. For an Evoque of this vintage and mileage, components such as the clutch, dual-clutch automated manual gearbox actuators, turbocharger and associated oil seals, and the rear differential are approaching or already within the window where wear-related issues begin to emerge, even though none of these are directly evidenced in the MOT record. The January 2022 Dangerous failure warrants particular attention during any physical inspection. The missing exhaust heat shield and corroded fuel tank heat protection cover indicate that underbody shielding had been left incomplete or removed, and that corrosion had taken hold on a component sited close to the fuel tank. On inspection, the buyer should examine the full underbody, paying close attention to the central exhaust section for loose or absent fixings, and run the engine while observing from below for any signs of heat damage to surrounding trim or wiring. The fuel tank heat shield itself should be checked for advanced surface corrosion, pitting, or perforation, especially around mounting points, and the surrounding floorpan should be inspected for bubbling paint or visible rust through. A thermal imaging check after a short drive, or simply placing a hand (carefully) near the shield area, can reveal whether the original shielding is still functioning. The January 2024 headlamp failure is a more straightforward concern, but it is worth verifying that both the offside and nearside dipped beam units, wiring connectors, and any aftermarket LED conversions or HID retrofits are functioning correctly, as Evoques of this era are known for connector corrosion behind the headlamp units. On a test drive, particular attention should be given to symptoms typical of higher-mileage Evoques: any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces points to worn lower control arm bushes or front strut top mount deterioration, while a vague or wandering steering feel can indicate tired front wishbone ball joints or rear bush compliance. Brake pedal feel should be assessed for excessive travel or sponginess, which can suggest corroded brake pipe sections along the underbody, and the transmission should be observed for any hesitation, shudder, or judder during low-speed manoeuvres that would be consistent with wear in the dry clutch or gearbox actuator. A thorough underbody examination on a ramp remains the single most valuable precaution for a vehicle of this age and prior defect profile.