2020 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A passed 91.5% of its 471 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.9%) and tyres (4.3%) 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 23 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.7% once past 60-90k — 2.1× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 20.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.9% | 23 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.3% | 20 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 23 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 2 |
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 | 20.6% | 97 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.5% | 87 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 5 |
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 | 126 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 283 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 60 | 11.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 168 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 156 | 9.6% |
| 2025 | 142 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.9% 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 (4.3% 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 (2.5% 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 2020 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 As pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 471 2020 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A?
Visibility, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.3%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Velar R-Dyn D275 A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 471 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.