2020 Land Rover R Rover Evoque R-DYN S D 4X2 2.0L Diesel · P55 SAJ

The vehicle currently holds a Pass certificate from its most recent MOT test dated 15 September 2025, with no advisory or defect entries recorded against it. This represents a stable roadworthiness position on the official record, showing a clean outcome at the time of inspection. However, the same September 2025 visit also produced a Fail entry on the same date, a notable anomaly in the logbook. With no defect details supplied for either outcome, the specific mechanical reason for the failure cannot be determined from the data provided. In the two prior annual tests, September 2024 and September 2023, the vehicle passed without any recorded advisories, suggesting the underlying issue was rectified prior to the same-day retest. The recorded mileage of 13,825 miles on a six-year-old vehicle equates to an average annual mileage of roughly 2,300 miles, which is exceptionally low for its age. Such limited usage often correlates with extended periods of standing rather than consistent driving, a pattern that can accelerate deterioration of brakes through corrosion of discs and calliper seizure, degrade tyres through sidewall cracking, and stress suspension bushes and fluid seals through lack of regular cycling. The MOT log itself does not contain intermediate odometer readings between the 2023 and 2025 entries, so any silent mileage accumulation or inconsistencies cannot be verified from the DVSA data alone. Given the failure recorded without accompanying defect information, a prospective buyer should commission an independent mechanical inspection focusing on the brake system, including disc condition, pad wear, and calliper operation, as well as a thorough examination of the tyres for age-related perishing. The suspension components, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links should be checked for corrosion and rubber deterioration, particularly given the low-mileage usage profile. A handheld diagnostic scan and underbody inspection for structural corrosion or fluid leaks would also be prudent, as standing vehicles commonly suffer from oil seal hardening and brake fluid moisture contamination. The MOT record presents a broadly compliant history, but the unexplained fail-retest sequence on the most recent visit introduces a degree of uncertainty. The buying_score stands at 68 with a risk_level of Low, reflecting the clean pass outcomes alongside the unverified failure detail, low annual mileage, and the limited mechanical visibility offered by the defect-free entries.