2015 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0L Diesel · YP65 WFN

A clear mechanical theme emerges from the MOT history of this 2015 Range Rover Evoque, centred on the front braking components and tyre condition, with a notable engine management system failure bookending the period. The most recent test on 1 September 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which at first glance suggests improving roadworthiness, but this should be viewed alongside the January 2026 pass that flagged four separate advisories on the front tyres, both front brake discs, the rear brake disc, and the brake pad wear warning light. The earlier January 2025 test also noted front tyre monitoring and rear sidewall cracking, and a failed test on 26 January 2023 recorded a Major defect for an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp, alongside advisories on both front brake discs for pitting and scoring. The 2024 and 2023 passes that followed the failure were clean, indicating the MIL issue was rectified, but the brake disc advisories recurred across separate years, suggesting persistent wear on the front axle. Overall, the trend shows intermittent but recurring attention items rather than a uniformly clean record. With 106,270 recorded miles accumulated over approximately eleven years, this Evoque is averaging around 9,661 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of its age. The testing history does show a gap between the November 2020 and November 2021 passes and the next recorded test in January 2023, though this is most likely explained by the COVID-19 MOT extension period rather than the car being off the road, as mileage would normally have continued to accumulate during such a lay-up and this should be confirmed via V5C or service records. The annual mileage implied by the regular test cadence suggests steady use, which for an Evoque of this age typically translates into wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the clutch or transfer box components if a manual or four-wheel-drive automatic. The combination of higher-than-low mileage and the recurring brake and tyre advisories points towards an accumulation of wear on consumable items rather than isolated incidents. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front braking system during a physical inspection, given that brake disc lip corrosion and pitting have appeared on multiple occasions across separate test dates. On a test drive, listen for any binding or pulling under light braking, feel for vibration or judder through the pedal that would indicate disc runout or uneven wear, and check the condition of the discs visually for a pronounced raised lip on the outer edge, which is precisely the type of corrosion flagged on the inner faces in the 2026 advisories. The brake pad wear warning light being illuminated in January 2026 suggests pads were approaching or had reached replacement thickness, so the current state of the pads and the fluid condition should be established before purchase. The tyre advisories are equally significant and warrant close scrutiny, as both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on edge in 2026 following a 2025 advisory about monitoring them. Uneven inner or outer edge wear on an Evoque often points towards worn suspension components such as control arm bushes, wishbone bushes, or drop links, all of which are known wear items on this model. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly clunks that transmit through the steering wheel, and check for vague wandering or a lack of self-centring that could indicate geometry issues caused by worn linkages. The 2023 engine MIL failure should be investigated by confirming what fault code was stored and what rectification work was carried out, as intermittent electrical faults on this model can relate to wiring loom issues, sensor failures, or throttle body concerns, and a diagnostic scan should form part of any pre-purchase inspection.