In 2025, 27,634 Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 84% passed first time, compared with 82% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Range Rover Velar about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 114 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 4 years old, 89% of Range Rover Velars passed first time (all cars that age: 87%). By 8 years, that figure is 82% (all cars: 78%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 7 to 8 years.
Land Rover Range Rover Velar All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Range Rover Velar passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years | 254 | 89% | 87% | 38,905 |
| 5 years | 4,676 | 86% | 86% | 45,499 |
| 6 years | 8,514 | 84% | 84% | 53,195 |
| 7 years | 10,481 | 84% | 81% | 60,105 |
| 8 years | 3,687 | 82% | 78% | 64,310 |
What fails most on a Land Rover Range Rover Velar
The area that lets the Range Rover Velar down most, relative to other cars, is plates and VIN: 1.0% of tests failed on it, 27.1 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and lights and electrics.
Share of Range Rover Velar tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 3.1% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.7% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 2.5% |
| Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction | Emissions and leaks | 2.2% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 2.0% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 1.9% |
What to check when buying a used Range Rover Velar
Based on where the Range Rover Velar fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Plates and VIN: Check the number plates are legal and the VIN matches the V5C logbook. More
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Range Rover Velar
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a Range Rover VelarFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
In 2025, 84% of Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,634 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 82%.
What do Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.1% of tests); a tyre seriously damaged (2.7% of tests); wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5% of tests).
Other Land Rover models
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (80%), Land Rover Discovery (73%), Land Rover Freelander (65%), Land Rover Range Rover Sport (80%), Land Rover Defender (69%), Land Rover Discovery Sport (81%). All Land Rover models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.