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2011–2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Land Rover Range Rover Evoque typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£450–£1,800
Top three risks, from
£820
Worst case, everything
£9,100

The single priciest documented job on the 2011–2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is driveline / differential repair at £450–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,070–£9,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionHigh

Haldex and transfer case faults on 4WD cars

Driveline / differential repair£450–£1,800

Inspect · Full-lock manoeuvres, listen for binding

EmissionsHigh

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

DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600

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.

ElectricalHigh

Infotainment, parking sensor and battery drain faults

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test everything after standing overnight

EngineCritical

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

Timing / wet belt kit + water pump£450–£1,100

Inspect · Belt evidence, oil condition, cold-start noise

SuspensionMedium

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

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

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.

Engine (2.2 Diesel)Medium

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

Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950

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.

CoolingMedium

Coolant leaks and thermostat housing

Cooling component replacement£220–£750

Inspect · Check level and look for residue

Body/LocksMedium

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

Door / window mechanism£130–£600

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.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

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