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Common Land Rover Range Rover Velar Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 76,319 real MOT tests across 5 model years.

Segment: large car | Fuel: Diesel, ED

91%

Land Rover Range Rover Velar pass rate

90%

Land Rover average

82%

National average

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has an average MOT pass rate of 91%, which is 1 points above the Land Rover average and 9 points above the national average. The LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER VELAR has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

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Most Common Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

Moderate likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

Lower likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2017
90%
2018
91%
2019
91%
2020
92%
Best year
2021
89%
Worst year
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Diesel2.0L89%11%
2020ED3.0L92%7%
2019Diesel2.0L91%9%
2018Diesel3.0L91%9%
2017Diesel3.0L90%10%

Most Reliable Year

2020

92% pass rate from 12,413 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2021

89% pass rate from 654 tests

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar Running Costs

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar FAQ

What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover Velar problems?

The most common Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 76,319 real tests.

Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?

The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has an average MOT pass rate of 91%, which is 9 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Land Rover Range Rover Velar is most reliable?

The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is the most reliable year with a 92% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2021 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 89%.

How much does it cost to fix common Land Rover Range Rover Velar faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Land Rover Range Rover Velar typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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