2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · R31 TAE
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 126,320 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R31 TAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 126,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R31 TAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (R31 TAE) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
R31 TAE Mileage History
- 11/03/2024105,954 mi
- 12/03/2024105,954 mi
- 10/03/2025115,175 mi+9,221 mi
- 27/03/2025115,268 mi+93 mi
- 18/03/2026126,320 mi+11,052 mi
Average of roughly 10,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Mk1 (L538)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Ingenium Timing Chain Wear (The "Slap")Serious
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- Door Lock Actuator FailuresModerate
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