2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar first registered in 2023: we looked at the 112 MOTs these cars had during 2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 112 MOTs of these cars during 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2023 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.
- Tyres11% 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.
- Lights and electrics5% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes5% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts3% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Driveshafts and joints1% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Known faults on the 2023 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.
- All engines
Poor reliability: electrical faults
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
- All engines
Noisy suspension
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 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- What has gone wrong and been fixed under warranty?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 4,254 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 4,675 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 5,009 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 8,894 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 10,510 | Tyres 24% |
| 2017 | 3,697 | Tyres 24% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2025, counting the MOTs of Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars first registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score