2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 39,540 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.2% was below the average for mid-size SUVs of a similar age (90.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.2% in the 120-150k group versus 8.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.4% | 1,756 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 1,613 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 1,035 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 944 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 678 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 296 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,651 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,022 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 811 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 722 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 643 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 397 |
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 | 19.5% | 7,716 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.1% | 7,140 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 2,629 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,398 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 1,016 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.5% | 572 |
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 | 13,352 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 20,782 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 4,916 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 449 | 16.5% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 33,732 | 10.9% |
| Petrol | 5,807 | 9.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 365 | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 10,209 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 10,012 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 9,447 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 9,507 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Range Rover Velar
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.4% 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 (2.6% 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 Range Rover Velars pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 39,540 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Visibility, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2019 Range Rover Velar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 39,540 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.