2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · OY65 JSX

A pattern of recurring tyre wear advisories alongside a single driveshaft gaiter concern defines the MOT history of this 2015 Range Rover Evoque, while the underlying structure of the record remains one of consistent passes with no failures recorded across eight tests from 2018 through to January 2026. The most recent examination on 23 January 2026 was a pass, yet it carried advisories for both nearside front and offside rear tyres reaching the legal wear limit, mirroring similar near-limit advisories logged at the January 2024 test on both front tyres. Between these flagged years the 2025 test returned no advisories at all, which suggests the tyre wear is an ongoing consumption issue rather than a one-off, particularly given the heavier kerb weight and front-biased dynamics typical of this model. The single non-tyre advisory, an offside rear driveshaft gaiter observed leaking grease in January 2024, has not reappeared in the 2025 or 2026 records, although the absence of a re-flag does not guarantee the gaiter was replaced, only that it was not remarked upon. Overall the trend is stable rather than worsening, but the persistence of edge wear across multiple axles over two years is a noteworthy mechanical signal. With eight recorded MOT tests spanning 2018 to early 2026 and 130,553 miles on the odometer, the annual accumulation rate sits at roughly 11,868 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with typical mixed private and commuter use for an eleven-year-old vehicle. There is a notable gap between the January 2024 test and the January 2026 test, covering two full testing cycles, while the 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 tests are clustered at near-annual intervals suggesting either relatively continuous use or at least prompt annual testing throughout that period. The missing 2023 and 2025 mid-year test entries could indicate either a period of low mileage exempting the vehicle from testing, an administrative omission in the supplied record, or a brief period off the road. Mechanically, the recorded mileage places this Evoque firmly in the upper bracket for its age, and high-mileage examples of this platform are known to place cumulative demand on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, clutch dual-mass components on manual derivatives, and the nine-speed automatic gearbox where fitted, even when none of these items have yet surfaced as advisories. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to inspect on a physical examination and test drive centre on the specific components flagged in the MOT record. The recurring front and rear tyre edge wear advisories warrant close scrutiny of the wheel alignment, including checks for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear on all four corners and any feathering that might point to worn suspension bushes or top mounts rather than simple tyre rotation. On the road, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly at low speed over speed humps, and feel for any vagueness in steering response that could indicate worn track rod ends or anti-roll bar drop links. The offside rear driveshaft gaiter flagged for grease leakage in 2024 should be physically inspected by rotating the rear wheel and examining the gaiter for splits, perished rubber, or fresh grease contamination around the joint, and any clicking or binding under load on the test drive would suggest the joint has since deteriorated. Beyond the items directly referenced in the MOT history, the high recorded mileage and the known engineering sensitivities of the Evoque platform make a thorough inspection of the brake system, including discs and pads all round for wear and lipping, and a check of the underbody for corrosion around subframes, brake pipes and suspension mounting points, strongly advisable. With the diesel and petrol variants both employing timing chain or belt configurations depending on engine type, verification of the service history for cambelt or chain replacement intervals is essential and cannot be inferred from MOT data alone. On the test drive, pay particular attention to any hesitation, judder, or uneven power delivery from the drivetrain, as well as any warning lights remaining illuminated on the dashboard, and confirm that the four-wheel-drive system, where fitted, engages smoothly through low-range and differential modes. Finally, request evidence of tyre replacement dates and rotation patterns, since the repeated edge-wear advisories across two separate test cycles indicate that tyre management on this vehicle will be an ongoing ownership consideration.