2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate and common faults

5,098 MOT tests in 2024. 85.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.2%
Failed or needed repairs14.8%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,098 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    166 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    89 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

In 2024, 85.2% of 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,098 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).