Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A appears in 1,281 MOT tests spanning model years 2018–2021, and 92.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), the R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A comes out 2.0pp better. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.8%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 47 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.2% versus 5.1%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 782 | 92.8% | 7.2% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 471 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.8% | 48 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 44 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 31 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 6 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 47 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 12 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 11 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 11 |
| 8 | Washers | 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 | Brakes | 19.5% | 250 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.5% | 237 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 73 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 39 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.4% | 31 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.3% | 17 |
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 | 390 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 697 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 178 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 220 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 364 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 339 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 348 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A
- Visibility (3.8% 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 (3.4% 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 (2.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A?
92.2% of the 1,281 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.8% fail rate, across model years 2018–2021.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 3.8% of tests, then tyres (3.4%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 11.2% for 60-90k, a 6.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,281 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.