2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · PL09 PTL

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a pass at its most recent test on 2025-08-11 at 67,708 miles. Curiously, the DVSA record shows both a fail and a pass logged on this exact date at the identical mileage, yet neither entry lists any recorded defects. This pattern repeats the previous year, with a fail on 2023-08-02 at 58,361 miles and a pass on 2023-08-03 at 58,363 miles, again with zero defects noted. While the absence of recorded defects is mechanically reassuring, the repeated fail-to-pass sequences on consecutive days suggest minor rectifications or potential data anomalies rather than chronic mechanical failures. The maintenance trajectory remains stable, with no worsening or recurring issues documented. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's low annual usage. Between the August 2023 test at 58,363 miles and the August 2024 test at 62,630 miles, the Evoque covered 4,267 miles. The subsequent year saw a slightly higher accumulation of 5,078 miles, reaching 67,708 miles by August 2025. This consistent yearly increment of roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles indicates regular, light use rather than prolonged standing or severe neglect. Given the current date is July 2026, the vehicle approaches one year since its last examination, meaning it has likely accrued another 4,000 to 5,000 miles untested on the road. Despite the clean MOT history, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on typical Evoque vulnerabilities rather than documented recurring faults. The low annual mileage can cause specific issues, such as perished rubber suspension bushes and seized brake calipers from lack of use, rather than wear from high mileage. Buyers should inspect the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers for corrosion, a common issue on vehicles that spend time stationary. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers and uneven disc wear. Underbody structural integrity must be checked thoroughly for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points. Tyre age and condition also warrant attention, as low-mileage vehicles often need replacement due to sidewall cracking rather than tread depth.