2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · OV14 OOG

A late-2014 Range Rover Evoque showing 81,684 miles presents an MOT record that is largely passable but is punctuated by a small cluster of tyre-related defects and a concerning engine management warning that warrants close scrutiny. The most recent test on 4 November 2025 returned a pass, yet on the very same day a prior submission recorded a fail with a Major defect for the engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp being inoperative or showing a fault, a category that would itself have been sufficient to refuse a test certificate. The fact that the same vehicle passed and failed on the same date indicates a retest after rectification, but the MIL issue itself is not a minor advisory and points to an active or recently resolved powertrain or emissions fault. Beyond that, the record shows a Dangerous failure on 20 November 2024 for an offside front tyre with exposed ply or cords, and the 2023 and late-2024 tests were otherwise clean. The pattern is therefore one of mostly compliant testing undermined by two significant items: a tyre allowed to reach a Dangerous state, and a current or recent engine warning lamp problem. Against a twelve-year chassis age, the recorded mileage of 81,684 equates to roughly 6,800 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this era and segment. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest long periods off the road, and the accumulation rate appears consistent and steady. For an Evoque of this age and mileage, this level of use generally implies steady wear on consumables such as brake discs and pads, tyres, and suspension components, rather than the corrosion and dried-seal issues that often plague low-mileage examples or the accelerated wear seen on high-mileage motorway workhorses. The usage pattern itself is therefore not a red flag, but it also provides no protection against the kind of wear items that an Evoque is known to develop in this mileage band. The Dangerous tyre failure from November 2024 deserves particular attention, as a tyre reaching the point of exposed cords typically reflects either a missed inspection interval, aggressive kerbing, or a long-standing under-inflation issue. On a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping that changes with speed, check that the nearside front tyre (which was flagged as worn close to the legal limit and on the edge in 2025) is not feathering on the inside shoulder, and confirm that all four tyres are matched for type, size, and tread depth. The rear tyres showed perishing and cracking in the most recent test, which on an Evoque is often compounded by kerb damage from the pronounced wheel arch lips, so physically inspect the sidewalls for scuffing and shallow cuts. Uneven or rapid rear tyre wear can also be a symptom of rear suspension or alignment issues, so feel for any rear-end instability or wandering on uneven road surfaces. The Major MIL defect recorded on the same day as the latest pass is the single most pressing item to verify before purchase. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp can illuminate for a wide spectrum of reasons ranging from a loose fuel cap or a failing sensor through to misfires, catalytic converter efficiency loss, or DPF issues, the latter being relevant given the Evoque's diesel and petrol options from this period. Insist on seeing any diagnostic trouble codes that were stored and evidence of the rectification work, and confirm that the lamp now extinguishes promptly on ignition. On the road, the engine should start without extended cranking, should idle smoothly, and should pull cleanly through the gears without hesitation, smoke from the exhaust on start-up or under load, or any hesitation when the throttle is applied. A short OBD scan during the viewing, combined with a careful listen for timing chain rattle on cold start and a check for any residual warning lights on the dashboard, will help establish whether this Evoque's record of mostly clean testing can be reconciled with a current healthy powertrain.