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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. Check any Range Rover Velar by registration number below.

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89.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.9%

vs Land Rover Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Land Rover Range Rover Velar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has an average MOT pass rate of 89.4%, which is 1.9 percentage points above the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Range Rover Velar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover Velar fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Range Rover Velar for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover Range Rover Velar performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 589 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

14.5%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

2020

Based on 16,101 vehicles

91.3%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2019

Based on 28,877 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2018

Based on 37,256 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2017

Based on 13,745 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

13.9%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

0

Based on 31,779 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Range Rover Velar

The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover Velar fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.5%
2

A tyre cords visible or damaged

2.5%
3

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

1.9%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.4%
5

A tyre seriously damaged

1.1%
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.3%

Offside

4.4%

Front Nearside

3.2%

Other Land Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Land Rover models.

Land Rover Defender

81.3% pass rate

Land Rover R Rover Westmnstr Blck P400e A

91.7% pass rate

Land Rover R Rover Velar R-dyn Hse Mhev A

90.3% pass rate

Land Rover Discovery Hse Sd6 Auto

92.2% pass rate

Land Rover Range Rover

92.3% pass rate

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque R-dyn D A

87.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Land Rover Range Rover Velar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 89.4% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (2.5%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.4%, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar: 49,402 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Range Rover Velar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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