2022 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A — MOT failures & pass rate
797 MOT tests on the 2022 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A are in this dataset, and 90.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 R Rover Velar R-Dyn A comes out 1.0pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.4%) and tyres (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and joints — headlamp aim alone was recorded 46 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 43 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.4% | 35 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 30 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.0% | 8 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 46 |
| 2 | Wipers | 42 |
| 3 | Joints | 6 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 12.4% | 99 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.5% | 52 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 33 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.5% | 28 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 15 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 509 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 273 | 11.4% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 739 | 9.1% |
| Petrol | 58 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 R Rover Velar R-Dyn A
On a 2022 R Rover Velar R-Dyn A, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn As pass their MOT?
90.8% of the 797 2022 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.4%).
Does the 2022 R Rover Velar R-Dyn A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 797 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.