2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 39,761 MOT tests, the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recorded an 89.2% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.4%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 1,659 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.2% once past 120-150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.9% of the time against 10.9% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.4% | 1,763 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 1,623 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 1,039 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 948 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 681 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 297 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,659 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 1,026 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 813 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 724 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 645 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 400 |
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 | 19.6% | 7,781 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.0% | 7,166 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 2,651 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,408 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 1,018 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.5% | 577 |
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 | 13,427 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 20,895 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 4,948 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 450 | 16.4% |
| 120-150k | 37 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 33,953 | 10.9% |
| Petrol | 5,807 | 9.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 366 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 10,273 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 10,065 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 9,498 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 9,559 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Range Rover Velar
On a 2019 Range Rover Velar, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 39,761 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 39,761 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.