There have been a few reports of steering rack failures here - which can work out as a very expensive fix (around £3000) so thought this might be of interest. For those that end up negotiating with LR it might even help.
These are the details of a 'Transport Canada' recall on Discovery Sport and Evoque:
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 2016 2017
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
On certain vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. This could allow the power steering gear assist motor to move, causing the belt to slip which could result in a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist would require additional steering effort which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Correction: Dealers will replace the aluminum mounting bolts with coated steel bolts and will apply a corrosion-preventative sealer around the gear housing and connecting bolts. If a bolt is found to be broken or breaks during the course of the repair, a replacement steering gear will be installed.
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Su...ft=&ls=0&sy=0&rn=2018180&cf=SearchResult&pg=0
These are the details of a 'Transport Canada' recall on Discovery Sport and Evoque:
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2015 2016 2017
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
On certain vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture. This could allow the power steering gear assist motor to move, causing the belt to slip which could result in a loss of power steering assist. A loss of power steering assist would require additional steering effort which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
Correction: Dealers will replace the aluminum mounting bolts with coated steel bolts and will apply a corrosion-preventative sealer around the gear housing and connecting bolts. If a bolt is found to be broken or breaks during the course of the repair, a replacement steering gear will be installed.
https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Su...ft=&ls=0&sy=0&rn=2018180&cf=SearchResult&pg=0