2018 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · P12 MLV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 30 July 2025 at 103,398 miles, with zero defects recorded. This clean pass is a positive indicator of present-day roadworthiness, but the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months reveals a notable dip in upkeep. The 24 June 2025 failure at 103,362 miles exposed a fractured nearside front coil spring, rear brake pads below 1.5 mm, and worn, pitted brake discs on both axles. The fact that all these issues were rectified for the subsequent pass suggests the previous owner addressed the failures reactively rather than through consistent preventative maintenance. The coil spring fracture in particular is a serious structural concern, not a routine consumable wear item, and its sudden appearance points to a component that may have been deteriorating undetected for some time. The mileage accumulation pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the February 2023 test at 73,158 miles and the January 2024 test at 93,719 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 20,600 miles in under twelve months, a sharp acceleration from the earlier average of roughly 10,000 miles per year between 2022 and 2023. After January 2024, the odometer effectively stalled, gaining just 9,679 miles over the following sixteen months through to July 2025. This dramatic slowdown raises the possibility of extended periods of non-use, which can itself cause problems such as flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture ingress into fluid systems. The gap between the January 2024 and June 2025 tests also means there is no recorded mileage data for over a year, leaving a blind spot in the service history. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the front suspension, particularly the nearside coil spring that was replaced or repaired after the June 2025 failure. Check for uneven ride height, clunking over bumps, and corrosion on the spring seats and top mounts, as the fracture may have been accelerated by rust rather than pure fatigue. The braking system demands a thorough check as well. Pitted and scored discs on both axles at the June 2025 failure suggest the vehicle may have been driven with pads worn to the backing metal, potentially damaging the disc faces. Inspect the current disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper operation, especially at the rear where binding is a known issue on this model. Given the period of low mileage accumulation after early 2024, examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing and the brake system for signs of seizure from prolonged standing.