Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 1,680 tests, the Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A passes its MOT 92.4% of the time. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.0%) and lighting & signalling (3.2%) 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 registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 70 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 10.3% in the 60-90k band, a 4.5-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 15.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,300 | 92.4% | 7.6% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 362 | 92.5% | 7.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.0% | 68 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 54 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.1% | 53 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.8% | 13 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.8% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 10 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.5% | 9 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 70 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 64 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 9 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 7 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 8 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
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 | 15.0% | 252 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.2% | 239 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 77 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 51 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 24 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 15 |
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 | 826 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 787 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 58 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 634 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 1,000 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A
- Visibility (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.1% 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.
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 Rdyn Dmhev A?
92.4% of the 1,680 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.6% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then lighting & signalling (3.2%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.3% for 60-90k, a 4.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,680 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.