2011–2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque · common problems & known faults

2.0 Ingenium diesel wet belt and oil pump issues on early cars

Typically appears

80,000+ miles

What to inspect

Belt evidence, oil condition, cold-start noise

Haldex and transfer case faults on 4WD cars

Typically appears

80,000+ miles

What to inspect

Full-lock manoeuvres, listen for binding

Infotainment, parking sensor and battery drain faults

Typically appears

Age-related

What to inspect

Test everything after standing overnight

Coolant leaks and thermostat housing

Typically appears

70,000+ miles

What to inspect

Check level and look for residue

Clunking or knocking noise from the front end over rough surfaces, accompanied by uneven front tyre wear.

Typically appears

40,000-60,000 miles

What to inspect

Drive the vehicle over a forecourt speed bump at low speed listening for heavy clunks. Turn the steering to full lock and visually inspect the front lower control arm rear bushes for severe tearing or fluid leakage.

Frequent DPF warning lights, restricted performance messages, and rising engine oil levels due to diesel dilution.

Typically appears

30,000-50,000 miles

What to inspect

Check the engine oil level via the digital dashboard menu or physical dipstick. If the oil level reads above the maximum mark or smells heavily of diesel, the vehicle has suffered from aborted DPF regenerations.

One or more doors fail to lock or unlock with the remote key fob, leaving the vehicle unsecure.

Typically appears

5-7 years

What to inspect

Stand outside the vehicle and cycle the central locking using the key fob. Watch all four interior door pins to ensure they drop, then physically pull each exterior door handle to confirm the latches have engaged properly.

Sudden loss of power, 'Restricted Performance' warning on the dash, black smoke from the exhaust, and a loud whooshing noise.

Typically appears

60,000-80,000 miles

What to inspect

Open the bonnet and have a colleague briefly rev the engine. Listen for a loud hiss from the front right of the engine bay and squeeze the upper intercooler hoses to check for soft spots or oil misting.