2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar than on all cars registered in 2018.

• Track rod ends4.3× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  7.3% All 2018 cars

  1.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 0.8% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Engine warning light2× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  2.2% All 2018 cars

  1.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.2%, against 1.1% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

Common 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  24% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  20% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  10% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  6% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Lights and electrics
  4% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  3% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Known faults on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Poor reliability: electrical faults

  All engines

  The Velar has a poor reliability record. The most common faults are electrical: blank infotainment screens and faulty reversing cameras. Parts can take a long time and out-of-warranty bills are high.

  At the viewing: Test both screens and the reversing camera, and check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

  Source: What Car?: used Range Rover Velar (2017 on) reliability

• Noisy suspension

  All engines

  Noisy suspension parts and minor engine sensor faults are reported.

  At the viewing: Drive over bumps and listen.

  Source: What Car?: used Range Rover Velar (2017 on) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. What has gone wrong and been fixed under warranty?
2. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 4.3× as often on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the engine warning light? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?