2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.2L Diesel · PL13 KGG

Over five consecutive annual tests spanning 2021 through 2026, this Range Rover Evoque has maintained a consistent pass record with only modest advisory notes, indicating a broadly stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent examination on 9 July 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of passes that followed a single failure in late 2020 for a fractured offside rear coil spring. That suspension failure represented the only major defect in the recorded history and was rectified before the 18 November 2020 retest, after which the vehicle has shown no recurrence of structural or suspension-related defects across five further tests. The advisory pattern is minor but informative: front tyre edge wear was flagged on both nearside and offside in mid-2024, and the nearside rear brake disc was noted as worn and pitted in July 2025. While none of these items resulted in failure, their clustering around consumable wear items is typical of a vehicle that has covered meaningful mileage and is now entering a phase where braking and tyre components require periodic attention. The recorded mileage of 104,573 miles across approximately thirteen years equates to an average annual accumulation of around 8,044 miles, which sits squarely within the expected range for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year test entries indicate regular use. Mechanically, this usage profile means the engine, automatic transmission (where fitted), and four-wheel-drive system have accumulated wear consistent with sustained daily driving rather than the corrosion risks associated with low-mileage garage queens or the accelerated component fatigue seen on high-mileage workhorses. The fact that all recorded tests since the 2020 suspension failure have passed first time suggests the structural and steering components have held up adequately under this workload, though the brake disc advisory from 2025 indicates the rear braking surfaces are now approaching a stage where replacement may be due within the next service interval. For a prospective buyer, the priorities on inspection should mirror the components the MOT record has actually flagged. The fractured rear coil spring from 2020 warrants particular attention to the rear suspension: on a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly from the offside rear, and check that the vehicle sits level with no obvious sagging at the rear. Inspect the coil springs visually for signs of corrosion pitting or any fresh fractures, as coil springs on the Evoque are a known wear item and a second failure on the opposite side is plausible given similar age and mileage exposure. The 2024 advisory concerning edge wear on both front tyres suggests monitoring of the wheel alignment geometry; during a test drive, confirm there is no steering pull to either side and that the steering wheel returns to centre promptly after cornering, as uneven front tyre wear can indicate geometry drift, worn suspension bushes, or weakened top mounts. The brake disc advisory from the 2025 test is the most recent mechanical concern and should be evaluated carefully. On a road test, expect to feel for any vibration or judder through the brake pedal, particularly under firm application from higher speeds, as a scored rear disc can produce pulsation that becomes more pronounced as wear progresses. Listen for any grinding or scraping noises from the rear wheels that would suggest the pads have worn against the damaged disc surface, and check that the handbrake holds firmly on an incline without needing excessive lever travel, as rear caliper mechanisms on Evoques can seize if neglected. Finally, given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough inspection of the underbody for corrosion around suspension mounting points, subframe areas, and brake pipe runs is advisable, even though no such issues have yet been recorded on test, as these components deteriorate with exposure to winter road conditions and represent the most common late-life failures on this model.