Used car guide · 2017–2026

Land Rover Range Rover Velar common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong on a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 98,759 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.

The 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

Cars registered in 2026 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. There are no known faults on record for this year in the UK buying guides we use, so the rest of this page covers the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as a whole.

3,007registered new in 2026 so far
2029first MOT due
Dieselmost common fuel (also petrol)
What to check on a 2026 car
  • Warranty left

    Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.

  • Servicing

    Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.

  • Finance

    Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.

  • Recalls

    Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.

  • Logbook (V5C)

    The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.

Check for recalls on GOV.UK

Other years

Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).

2026202520242023202220212020201920182017

What usually goes wrong with a Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.

  • Poor reliability: electrical faults

    Cars registered 2017–2025 · 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

    Cars registered 2017–2025 · 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

Common Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT failures to check

Parts flagged at MOT well above the usual rate for cars the same age, in more than one year. From the DVSA’s results for every MOT done in Great Britain during 2023–2025.

  • Brake discs

    up to 2.1× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Track rod ends

    up to 7.6× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

    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.

  • Wipers

    up to 3× usual

    Stands out on cars registered in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

    Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

    At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate by year

Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar did best (83% passed first time, 3 points above all 2017 cars) and the 2022 did worst (85%, 4 points below all 2022 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.

YearPass first timeAll cars that yearMOT tests
202388%92% -4112 (small sample)
202285%89% -44,351
202186%87% -19,408
202085%87% -215,095
201984%85% -126,939
201884%83% +131,698
201783%80% +311,156

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 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 brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as on other cars the same age.)
  3. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 7.6× as often on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as on other cars the same age.)
  4. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 3× as often on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar as on other cars the same age.)
  5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score