2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque D 4X2 2.0L Diesel · SM10 TAF

The Range Rover Evoque’s most recent MOT history reveals a concerning pattern of repeated failures without substantive defects recorded, culminating in a clean pass only after multiple retests in April 2025 at 82,635 miles. This suggests the vehicle was not initially roadworthy but cleared minor issues—likely low-cost consumables—between tests, as no advisories or defects were logged. The trend is neither stable nor improving; instead, it indicates intermittent compliance, possibly due to deferred maintenance or last-minute fixes before retesting. Given the absence of structural or mechanical failures in the record, the core systems appear functional, but the repeated failures raise questions about whether underlying issues—such as electrical faults, minor corrosion, or wear on less obvious components—were addressed or simply overlooked. The mileage accumulation of 82,635 miles over five years (16,527 miles annually) is aggressive for this vehicle’s age, accelerating wear on suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain seals. The gap between December 2023 (81,205 miles) and January 2025 (82,608 miles) spans nearly two years with no recorded MOT, implying either prolonged private testing or deliberate avoidance of statutory checks. Such high mileage, combined with the failure-to-pass cycle, strongly suggests the previous owner prioritised usage over proactive maintenance, leaving potential deferred issues unresolved. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components—particularly front and rear coil springs, anti-roll bars, and bushings—given the high mileage and lack of recorded advisories. Binding or uneven brake performance should be checked, as the tester’s absence of recorded defects does not guarantee no underlying wear, especially on rear calipers or disc corrosion. Structural integrity, including wheel arches, sills, and underbody corrosion, warrants close scrutiny, as the vehicle’s age and mileage increase the risk of hidden rust or fatigue cracks. Electrical systems, often a weak point in Land Rover models, should be tested for intermittent faults that may have caused the repeated failures without clear mechanical defects.