Used buying checklist
Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliability, common problems and used buying checks
A used Land Rover Range Rover Velar looks better than average for reliability in UK MOT data: 10.7% of 31,779 tests failed, compared with 18.7% across all indexed models. A good example should have a clean MOT history for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). MOT data does not capture every reliability issue, especially intermittent engine, gearbox or infotainment faults that do not appear during the test.
- 10.7% MOT failure rate
- Median tested mileage 37,260 miles
- 3,397 failed MOT tests analysed
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest area to check
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest named problem area in this model's MOT history (6.9 MOT notes per 100 tests). Example MOT phrases from this area include to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction, does not clear the windscreen effectively, and damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
Example MOT phrases to search in the car's history:
- to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction
- does not clear the windscreen effectively
- damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- Items removed from drivers view prior to test
- ball joint excessively worn
- ball joint has excessive play
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Nail in tyre
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Focus on windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels
The model's recorded failure rate is 10.7%, -8.0 percentage points compared with the average across all models. Use the seller questions below to check whether repeat MOT notes have actually been repaired.
- MOT tests analysed31,779 tests
- Median tested mileage37,260 miles
- Failed MOT tests3,397
Should you buy a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
89.3% of the MOT tests we analysed for this model passed. The model's recorded failure rate is 10.7%, -8.0 percentage points compared with the average across all models. This is a buying brief for the exact car in front of you: clean repeat history matters more than badge reputation.
- Repeat unresolved MOT notes for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels
- windscreen, wipers, and mirrors appearing across more than one MOT
- Any dangerous MOT failure on the exact car, especially if the same area appears again later
- No paperwork showing applicable recall work has been completed
- A seller who cannot explain MOT wording such as "to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction"
It can be, if the exact car has a clean history for windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels, then compare the car's mileage and recall record below.
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (6.9 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.
Past 100k miles on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
The MOT failure rate rises from 10.3% at 0-3 years to 0.0% at 15+ years. Compare the car with the nearest age range before treating a fault as normal wear or a warning sign. The average MOT failure rate across all models in the same dataset is 18.7%.
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller.
6 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.
What should I check first?
Start with windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, tyres and wheels, and lights and electrical. The checklist on this page explains why each area is being recommended, what to inspect, and what to ask the seller. Each item shows whether it comes from MOT results, recall notices, or a standard used-car check.
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Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors Seen in MOT results
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (6.9 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check windscreen damage, wiper operation, washers, mirrors, and demisting.
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Suspension and steering Seen in MOT results
Suspension and steering is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (4.3 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and inspect steering play.
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Tyres and wheels Seen in MOT results
Tyres and wheels is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (2.5 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check tyre age, tread depth, sidewall damage, wheel condition, and alignment wear.
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Lights and electrical Seen in MOT results
Lights and electrical is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (1.7 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check every lamp, warning light, horn, battery condition, and dashboard messages.
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Corrosion and structure Seen in MOT results
Corrosion and structure is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (1.4 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Inspect sills, subframes, mounting points, arches, and underside corrosion advisories.
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Emissions, engine, and exhaust Seen in MOT results
Emissions, engine, and exhaust is one of the most common MOT problem areas for this model (1.1 MOT notes per 100 tests).
What to check: Check warning lights, smoke, exhaust leaks, recent emissions failures, and service history.
What changes with mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
Common MOT problem areas
Common faults: what usually fails on this model?
Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors is the clearest named problem area in the MOT history (6.9 MOT notes per 100 tests). These counts are issue notes, not failure rates, because a single MOT can list several faults.
Recall-related areas to verify
Official recall areas
Manufacturer recall notices for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar mainly involve 5 areas: emissions, engine, and exhaust, mixed recall notices, lights and electrical, and seatbelts and safety systems. Treat each as something to verify on the specific car you are viewing; the recall table below shows the official notice text.
Mileage and age checks
Mileage changes: what starts showing up after high mileage?
Past 100k miles on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels. On lower-mileage cars, the most common named areas are windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
| Mileage range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median mileage |
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| 0-50k | 24,401 | 20,988 | 10.2%-0.6 percentage points vs all models | 32,892 miles |
| 50-100k | 7,122 | 5,971 | 12.5%-8.2 percentage points vs all models | 59,043 miles |
| 100-150k | 98 | 82 | 14.3%-11.9 percentage points vs all models | 110,233 miles |
| 150-200k | 4 | 4 | 0.0%-27.3 percentage points vs all models | 163,876 miles |
| 200k+ | 1 | 1 | 0.0%-26.6 percentage points vs all models | 265,946 miles |
Problem areas by mileage
Past 100k miles on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, MOT records most often point to windscreen, wipers, and mirrors, suspension and steering, and tyres and wheels.
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Fair comparisons: is this problem normal for its age?
The MOT failure rate rises from 10.3% at 0-3 years to 0.0% at 15+ years. Compare the car with the nearest age range before treating a fault as normal wear or a warning sign. The average MOT failure rate across all models in the same dataset is 18.7%. The highest failure rate by age is 12.2% for 6-10 years cars, based on 1,067 tests.
| Age range | Tests | Vehicles | Failure rate (vs all models) | Median age |
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| 0-3 years 2023–2026 reg. |
3,625 | 3,218 | 10.3%+1.9 percentage points vs all models | 3.0 years |
| 3-6 years 2020–2023 reg. |
27,086 | 23,032 | 10.7%+0.1 percentage points vs all models | 4.7 years |
| 6-10 years 2016–2020 reg. |
1,067 | 932 | 12.2%-4.4 percentage points vs all models | 6.1 years |
| 15+ years pre-2011 reg. |
1 | 1 | 0.0%-25.9 percentage points vs all models | 1006.2 years |
Recall records and data freshness
Recall context: are there safety notices to know about?
6 relevant recall notices appear for this model. Treat them as safety checks to verify for the exact car, not as normal MOT wear.
| 2025-05-28 | AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak - Incorrectly Repaired On affected vehicles the turbocharger oil feed pipe clamp may have been installed in the incorrect orientation. Incorrectly installed pipe clamp will not provide sufficient clamp load and therefore risk an oil leak. Replace oil feed pipe O-rings and fit replacement pipe clamp correctly. |
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| 2025-05-09 | Security Guidance Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft. Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action. |
| 2024-06-26 | AJ21-D4 Turbo Oil Feed Pipe Leak Affected vehicles have a Turbocharger oil feed pipe that may over time loosen and lead to an oil leak Replace the Turbocharger oil feed pipe O-rings and install an additional clamp. |
| 2024-06-14 | AJ20-D6 and AJ20-P6 Engine Oil Filter Housing Cracked On affected vehicles the incorrect specification of plastic was used to manufacture the oil filter housing. This housing may over time and with vehicle use crack. This could result in oil under pressure leaking and coming into contact with hot components of the engine which may result in a fire. Additionally oil may leak onto the road surface posing a skid hazard. Replace the oil filter housing complete with filter and associated O-rings. |
| 2024-03-15 | Security Enhancement For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security. The software enhancement will deploy this update and reduce the theft risk. |
| 2023-10-30 | On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible. On affected Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) it is possible that the internal combustion engine will not start when required. This may occur whilst the vehicle is in motion and the vehicle will operate in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode only. When the EV system is no longer able to propel the vehicle the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and no drive is possible. Software update to the Powertrain control module. |
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Sources used: DVSA MOT tests (Apr 2026); vehicle recalls (Apr 2026); MOT fault wording (May 2025). These are patterns from many MOT tests and recall notices. They help you decide what to inspect and what to ask; they do not certify the condition of one specific car.