2019 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A passed 92.8% of its 782 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.1% fail rate), the 2019 R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A comes out 2.9pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.9%) and tyres (2.8%) 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 brake discs — wipers alone was recorded 22 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.0% in the 0-30k band and 10.8% in the 60-90k band, a 5.8-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 12.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.9% | 23 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 22 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 22 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 10 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 9 |
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 | 18.4% | 144 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 144 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 44 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 18 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.5% | 12 |
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 | 259 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 398 | 7.3% |
| 60-90k | 111 | 10.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 212 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 190 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | 176 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 198 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.9% 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 (2.8% 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
How many 2019 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 As pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 782 2019 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A?
Visibility, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2019 R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 782 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.