2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar passed 87.7% of its 21,530 recorded MOT tests. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 11.8%, so the 2017 Range Rover Velar sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, steering and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and steering (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, wipers and tread depth — track rod end alone was recorded 967 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2017 Range Rover Velar fails 9.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.3% at 120-150k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 11.1% of the time against 12.5% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 908 |
| 2 | Steering | 3.8% | 825 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 697 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 522 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 436 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 270 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 967 |
| 2 | Wipers | 589 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 540 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 411 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 301 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 265 |
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 | 18.8% | 4,054 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.4% | 3,967 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 1,307 |
| 4 | Steering | 5.1% | 1,109 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 660 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 558 |
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 | 3,873 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 11,702 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 5,153 | 14.0% |
| 90-120k | 720 | 15.0% |
| 120-150k | 62 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 18,330 | 12.5% |
| Petrol | 3,200 | 11.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,417 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | 4,448 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 4,233 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 4,271 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 4,161 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Range Rover Velar
On a 2017 Range Rover Velar, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Steering (3.8% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
- Visibility (3.2% 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.
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 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velars pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 21,530 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by steering (3.8%).
Does the 2017 Range Rover Velar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,530 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.