Land Rover Range Rover Velar
From 64,602 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Range Rover Velars fare better: 2021 models pass at 83.8% vs 87.9% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 987 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 987 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 804 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 724 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 706 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 490 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 454 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 233 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 229 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 220 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 177 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.1% of Range Rover Velar failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £100.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 4,366 newly registered in the past year with 794 leaving, a net gain of 3,572. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 46,176 | 1,385 | +979 | -138 | +841 |
| 2025 Q2 | 45,351 | 1,369 | +1,227 | -116 | +1,111 |
| 2025 Q1 | 44,294 | 1,315 | +1,159 | -463 | +696 |
| 2024 Q4 | 43,751 | 1,162 | +1,001 | -77 | +924 |
| 2024 Q3 | 42,892 | 1,097 | +1,177 | -0 | +1,189 |
| 2024 Q2 | 41,794 | 1,006 | +987 | -55 | +932 |
| 2024 Q1 | 40,821 | 1,047 | +1,678 | -509 | +1,169 |
| 2023 Q4 | 39,782 | 917 | +1,520 | -0 | +1,597 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Se D180 A | Diesel | 3,837 | 11% |
| R-Rover Velar Dyn Se D Mhev A | Diesel | 3,707 | 11% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D180 A | Diesel | 2,649 | 8% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Hse D240 A | Diesel | 2,350 | 7% |
| Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A | Diesel | 2,335 | 7% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Hse D300 A | Diesel | 2,173 | 6% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Se D240 A | Diesel | 2,090 | 6% |
| Range Rover Velar S D180 Auto | Diesel | 1,849 | 5% |
| R-Rover Velar Dynam Hse Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,486 | 4% |
| R-Rover Velar Dyn Hse D Mhev A | Diesel | 1,462 | 4% |
| R Rover Velar Rdyn Se D Mhev A | Diesel | 1,421 | 4% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Hse D180 A | Diesel | 1,306 | 4% |
| R-Rover Velar Dynam Se Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 1,042 | 3% |
| Range Rover Velar D180 Auto | Diesel | 1,019 | 3% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D240 A | Diesel | 952 | 3% |
| R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A | Diesel | 915 | 3% |
| R-Rover Velar Autobio D Mhev A | Diesel | 859 | 3% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Se P250 A | Petrol | 853 | 3% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Se D300 A | Diesel | 779 | 2% |
| R Rover Velar R-Dyn Se Phev A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 617 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 89.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 88.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 87.9% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Range Rover Velars tested had between 31,665 and 48,442 miles on the clock.
At 41,368 median miles, the Range Rover Velar has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a 88.7% MOT pass rate based on 64,602 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 987 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Land Rover Range Rover Velars are on UK roads?
There are 46,176 Land Rover Range Rover Velars currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,385 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Range Rover Velar at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 41,368 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,665 and 48,442 miles.
Buying a used Range Rover Velar?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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