2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate and common faults

4,643 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,643 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    71 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    29 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  5. Brakes0.8%
  6. Steering0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,643 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable at MOT time?

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