Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 9 model years and 146,279 tests, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar passes its MOT 89.2% of the time. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (9.9% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
Best and worst Range Rover Velar years
Ranked across Range Rover Velar years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 91.0% of 2021 examples pass against 87.7% of 2017 ones.
No single area dominates — visibility (4.1%) and tyres (4.1%) 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 5,585 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.2% in the 0-30k band and 15.8% in the 150k+ band, a 7.6-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.6% of the time against 11.0% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 18.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Range Rover Velar model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21,530 | 87.7% | 12.3% | Tyres |
| 2018 | 61,113 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 39,761 | 89.2% | 10.8% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 16,002 | 89.9% | 10.1% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 5,223 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 2,577 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Visibility |
| 2023 | 66 | 92.4% | 7.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.1% | 6,046 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 6,040 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 3,607 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 3,351 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 2,071 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.3% | 1,951 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.6% | 909 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.6% | 847 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 5,585 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 3,592 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 2,928 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 2,842 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 2,212 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 1,888 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 1,486 |
| 8 | Washers | 1,317 |
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 | 18.7% | 27,415 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.2% | 26,594 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 9,511 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 4,879 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.4% | 3,470 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 2,528 |
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 | 44,871 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 76,906 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 21,792 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,453 | 14.4% |
| 120-150k | 213 | 18.3% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 123,290 | 11.0% |
| Petrol | 22,520 | 9.6% |
| Hybrid | 469 | 10.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,611 | 9.4% |
| 2022 | 27,723 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 31,794 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 33,464 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 35,687 | 11.5% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- Visibility (4.1% 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 (4.1% 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.
- 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
89.2% of the 146,279 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.8% fail rate, across model years 2016–2024.
What does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then tyres (4.1%).
Which Range Rover Velar years are best and worst for MOT results?
2021 has the best pass rate at 91.0% and 2017 the weakest at 87.7%, from 5,223 and 21,530 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Range Rover Velar MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.8% for 150k+, a 7.6-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Range Rover Velar more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 9.6% of the time against 11.0% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 146,279 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.