2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT failures & pass rate
16,002 MOT tests on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar are in this dataset, and 89.9% of them passed. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), the 2020 Range Rover Velar comes out 1.3pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.8%) and tyres (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 738 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.1% in the 0-30k band and 13.4% in the 90-120k band, a 5.3-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.2% of the time against 10.2% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.8% | 773 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 605 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 415 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 314 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 161 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 88 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 738 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 366 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 346 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 168 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 162 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 146 |
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 | 21.2% | 3,389 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.0% | 2,880 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 968 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 532 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 221 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 221 |
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 | 6,021 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 8,672 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,223 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 82 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,830 | 10.2% |
| Petrol | 2,163 | 9.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 245 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 5,321 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 5,242 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 5,190 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Range Rover Velar
On a 2020 Range Rover Velar, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (4.8% 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 (3.8% 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.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velars pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 16,002 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Visibility, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).
Does the 2020 Range Rover Velar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,002 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.