Should I buy a 2011–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2011–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Under-bonnet diesel fuel hose chafing and leak risk

Diesel smell from the engine bay, dampness around the top of the engine, or visible fuel staining.

How to check

Let the engine idle after a drive, then step out and stand by the front of the car with the bonnet open if the seller allows it.

Estimated Repair Cost

£550

2High Likelihood

Rear differential / AWD coupling wear

Whine or humming from the rear at 30-50mph, clunks when taking up drive, or a groan from the back when manoeuvring.

How to check

Drive at 30-50mph on a smooth road, then reverse on full lock and pull away again.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

3High Likelihood

Rear drive coupling pump failure

Traction or stability warnings, drivetrain fault messages, or a feeling that the car is not putting power down cleanly in poor conditions.

How to check

Look for these signs: Traction or stability warnings, drivetrain fault messages, or a feeling that the car is not putting power down cleanly in poor conditions.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,000

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.2% (6,048 failed / 84,421 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.5% (40,392 failed / 351,209 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 14.1% (50,201 failed / 355,646 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.0% (41,347 failed / 258,354 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 18.1% (28,159 failed / 155,441 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 20.3% (15,581 failed / 76,870 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 21.4% (7,056 failed / 32,952 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 23.0% (2,947 failed / 12,839 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 24.1% (1,176 failed / 4,883 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 25.8% (479 failed / 1,856 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2011–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque buying questions

Is a 2011–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2011–2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (2011–2019)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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