2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · OV17 LCN

The 2017 Range Rover Evoque presents a stable but consumable-heavy maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 December 2025 at 69,500 miles passed, though the tester flagged both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. This follows a pattern of recurring tyre wear advisories and a persistent rear brake disc issue, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a passable standard but not proactively corrected for known wear points. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a nine-year-old vehicle. From 54,716 miles recorded on 17 December 2021 to 69,500 miles on 19 December 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 14,784 miles over four years, averaging approximately 3,700 miles annually in that window. Earlier years saw higher use, with the odometer climbing from 59,218 miles in December 2022 to 67,156 miles by December 2024. The MOT record is complete with no gaps, providing a reliable chronological service footprint. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear braking system. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both the December 2023 test at 63,587 miles and again in December 2024 at 67,156 miles, suggesting the deterioration has persisted across two consecutive annual inspections without replacement. This points to either deferred maintenance or a caliper issue causing uneven pad contact. The tyre history reinforces this concern. Front and rear tyres repeatedly appeared with advisories for edge wear and perishing, most recently both rears at the December 2025 test. Edge wear on an Evoque typically indicates worn suspension bushes or incorrect tracking geometry rather than simple neglect, so the front and rear suspension arms, bushes, and track rod ends should be physically inspected for play. Beyond the recorded advisories, the underbody and structural components warrant a thorough check. While no corrosion or structural defects appear on the MOT record, the vehicle's age and typical Land Rover Evoque usage patterns mean surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points is common. The exhaust system should be examined for leaks given the recurring emissions-related testing context, and the condition of the front brake discs and pads should be verified since only rear disc wear was formally noted. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension geometry and rear brake caliper operation would provide the clearest picture of whether these recurring faults have been properly addressed or merely monitored.