2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,577 MOT tests, the 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar recorded a 90.6% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 7.7% of the time, so this is 1.7pp 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 (6.6%) 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 176 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Range Rover Velar fails 7.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.4 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.4% of the time against 9.8% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.6% | 170 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 106 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 73 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 28 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 19 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 176 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 99 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 5 | Washers | 13 |
| 6 | Joints | 13 |
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 | 13.0% | 336 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 280 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 112 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 44 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 33 |
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 | 1,554 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 987 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 34 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,615 | 9.8% |
| Petrol | 812 | 8.4% |
| Hybrid | 150 | 10.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | 2,524 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Range Rover Velar
On a 2022 Range Rover Velar, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (6.6% 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 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velars pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 2,577 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Visibility, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2022 Range Rover Velar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,577 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.