2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar passed 91.0% of its 5,223 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.4%) 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 malfunction indicator lamp — wipers alone was recorded 298 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.0% versus 7.0%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.0% of the time against 9.3% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 2.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 282 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 214 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 147 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 56 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 48 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 26 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 298 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 173 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 52 |
| 4 | Washers | 48 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 41 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 39 |
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 | 15.4% | 807 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 667 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 310 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 215 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 86 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.4% | 74 |
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 | 2,395 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,564 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 250 | 12.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,315 | 9.3% |
| Petrol | 1,618 | 8.0% |
| Hybrid | 290 | 10.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 2.8% |
| 2024 | 2,556 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 2,559 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Velar
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 5.4% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (5.4% 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 (2.8% 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velars pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 5,223 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2021 Range Rover Velar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,223 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.