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3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
3 known faults
Autocar reports a weak timing chain on the 2.0 diesel, "much less reliable" than the older 2.2. Car Checker also lists timing chain and oil dilution problems on the 2.0 TD4. A stretched chain can damage the engine; a rattle is a warning sign.
Autocar cites faulty particulate filters on the 2.0 diesel; Car Checker links particulate filter regenerations to oil dilution, especially in urban use on short journeys.
The 9-speed ZF gearbox (from late 2013) can shift abruptly, hesitate when pulling away or hesitate between gears. Land Rover released software updates for the gearbox control unit on 2014-2015 Evoques (NHTSA bulletins); Autocar notes that automatic gearbox problems are fairly common, ranging from a software fault to the gearbox itself.
Autocar reports a weak timing chain on the 2.0 diesel, "much less reliable" than the older 2.2. Car Checker also lists timing chain and oil dilution problems on the 2.0 TD4. A stretched chain can damage the engine; a rattle is a warning sign.
Autocar cites faulty particulate filters on the 2.0 diesel; Car Checker links particulate filter regenerations to oil dilution, especially in urban use on short journeys.
The 9-speed ZF gearbox (from late 2013) can shift abruptly, hesitate when pulling away or hesitate between gears. Land Rover released software updates for the gearbox control unit on 2014-2015 Evoques (NHTSA bulletins); Autocar notes that automatic gearbox problems are fairly common, ranging from a software fault to the gearbox itself.
No recurring fault documented for: 2.2 TD4 150 BVA.
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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