Land Rover Range Rover Velar: what fails at MOT
72,000 MOT tests on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar in 2024, counted. 12.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
12.6% of Land Rover Range Rover Velar tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 14.4%, so the Range Rover Velar is about average for its age.
It fails most often on tyres (2% of tests), wipers, washers and windscreen (1.8% of tests) and brakes (1.2% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,040 | 13.3% | 10.9% | 26,700 20,300 to 35,400 |
| 2020 | 11,180 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 34,400 26,000 to 44,400 |
| 2019 | 19,717 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 43,100 33,200 to 54,100 |
| 2018 | 25,963 | 12.2% | 15.6% | 50,300 40,000 to 62,400 |
| 2017 | 9,778 | 13.9% | 18.2% | 56,300 44,500 to 69,200 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Land Rover Range Rover Velar tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Range Rover Velar | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres Less than most | 2.0% | 3.3% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Brakes | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Lights and electrics Less than most | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Steering | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Suspension Less than most | 0.3% | 1.2% |
The parts that fail most
- Wipers1.4%
- Tyre1.3%
- Brake pads0.9%
- Engine warning light0.7%
- Tyre tread0.7%
- Headlamp aim0.7%
- Track rod end0.6%
- Washers0.4%
- Number plates0.2%
- Brake discs0.2%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.5%
- Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge6.0%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.8%
- Brake pads: wearing thin4.2%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing1.7%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.2%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
- Track rod end: ball joint has slight play1.0%
- Nail in tyre0.9%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
Check a Land Rover Range Rover Velar's own MOT record
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.