2016 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · SW16 YCR

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance picture with a recent pass that masks a significant suspension failure narrowly avoided one day prior. The most recent test on 14 September 2023 at 78,253 miles resulted in a pass, but only after a failure on 13 September 2023 at the identical mileage for a fractured offside front coil spring. This indicates a critical structural component failed and was replaced immediately before retesting. While the suspension fracture was addressed, the tester still flagged worn and pitted brake discs on both offside wheels as an advisory, suggesting braking system wear remains a live concern. The trend is not clearly improving; a sudden coil spring fracture on a vehicle of this age and mileage points to a component that may have been under fatigue stress, and the persistent brake disc wear suggests consumable upkeep has been reactive rather than preventative. The mileage pattern reveals a notable anomaly. Between the November 2021 test at 70,619 miles and the September 2023 test at 78,253 miles, the vehicle accumulated 7,634 miles over approximately 22 months, which is low. However, the recorded mileage has remained completely static at 78,253 miles from September 2023 through to the current date of June 2026, a period of nearly three years. This strongly suggests the vehicle has been standing unused for an extended period or the mileage record is not being updated due to a lack of use. A decade-old vehicle with under 80,000 miles is relatively low mileage at roughly 7,825 miles per year, but prolonged standing introduces its own risks, including tyre perishing, brake corrosion, and suspension component seizure. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly, particularly the offside coil spring that was replaced in September 2023. Verify the replacement part is genuine and correctly seated, and check the nearside spring for matching fatigue or cracking. The pitted and scored offside brake discs flagged in the most recent test require measurement for thickness and lateral run-out; pitting of this nature often indicates corrosion from standing rather than normal wear, which could mean the nearside discs are equally compromised despite not being flagged. Given the three-year period of apparent inactivity, all four tyres must be checked for sidewall cracking and date codes, as the rear tyres were already perishing in 2021 and age degradation will have accelerated. Inspect the underside for structural corrosion, particularly subframes and suspension mounting points, as standing vehicles often suffer from moisture ingress in cavities that can cause hidden corrosion.