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2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · SC16 ABU

SC16 ABU

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 90,148 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 08 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
90,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 08 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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We need to produce 3-4 paragraphs, plain text, no markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no bold. Must evaluate overall roadworthiness status and maintenance trend referencing most recent test (2026-01-21). Then assess mileage pattern relative to age, noting gaps or rapid accumulation, anchoring to dates and numbers. Then summarize what a buyer should inspect in person based on recurring faults or structural/mechanical components flagged in history (suspension, brakes, structural rust). Use precise UK mechanical terms. Must be factual, no invented credentials. Use active voice, direct diagnostic language. Vary sentence lengths. No generic transition words like "Additionally", "Furthermore", "Moreover", "Consequently", "In conclusion", "It is important to note". Avoid safety platitudes and marketing hype. We have MOT history: 2026-01-21 PASSED (90,148 miles). 2025-01-29 PASSED (80,574 miles). Also 2025-01-29 FAILED (80,571 miles). Also 2024-01-10 PASSED (69,938 miles). Also 2024-01-10 FAILED (69,938 miles). So there are duplicate dates? Possibly two tests same day, maybe one failed then passed after rectification? But record shows both passed and failed on same day with same mileage. That suggests maybe the failed test had same mileage as passed? Actually they are same mileage, maybe the failed test was before the passed test, but same day? We need to evaluate overall roadworthiness: Since most recent test passed with no defects, overall status is roadworthy as of that test. Trend: stable, as no defects recorded across tests, mileage increasing steadily. Mileage pattern: 2024-01-10 at 69,938; 2025-01-29 at 80,574 (approx 10,636 miles in a year). That's about 10,600 miles per year, higher than typical 9,015 miles per year. But there is a gap: from 2024-01-10 to 2025-01-29 is about 1 year 10 months, covering ~10,636 miles, which is consistent with average. However there are two tests on same day 2025-01-29 (passed and failed) at 80,574 and 80,571 miles (difference 3 miles). That suggests minor mileage change, maybe due to test timing. Also 2024-01-10 had two tests same day (passed and failed) at same mileage (69,938). So there is no major mileage gap; the record is fairly continuous. But we need to note any notable gaps or rapid mileage accumulation. The mileage increments between tests: from 69,938 (2024) to 80,571 (2025) is 10,633 miles over ~1 year 10 months, which is about 9,600 miles per year, slightly higher than average but not alarming. The pattern is stable. Now summarize what buyer should inspect: recurring faults? The record shows no defects recorded, but we can infer that the vehicle may have had issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, brake discs, corrosion, exhaust emissions, structural integrity, advisories. Since no defects recorded, but we can still advise checking those components. Also note that the vehicle is 10 years old, so structural rust, suspension wear, brake wear are typical. Also check tyre wear, wiper blades, consumables. We need to avoid generic transitions. Use active voice. Vary sentence lengths. Let's craft paragraphs. We need 3-4 paragraphs. Could do 3 paragraphs. Let's do 3 paragraphs. Check word count: aim under 450 words. Let's draft. Also need to avoid generic AI transition words. Ensure no "Additionally". Also ensure no "Furthermore". Also ensure no "Moreover". Also ensure no "Consequently". Also ensure no "In conclusion". Also ensure no "It is important to note". Also ensure no "Additionally". Also ensure no "Additionally" at start. Also ensure no "Additionally" anywhere.
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SC16 ABU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
  • 90,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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SC16 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Sept 2026, 10:32
MOT Analysis

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 (SC16 ABU) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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SC16 ABU Mileage History

  1. 10/01/202469,938 mi
  2. 10/01/202469,938 mi
  3. 29/01/202580,571 mi+10,633 mi
  4. 29/01/202580,574 mi+3 mi
  5. 21/01/202690,148 mi+9,574 mi

Average of roughly 9,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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