2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate and common faults

3,765 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,765 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    157 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    103 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    40 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Steering4.8%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Lights & electrics2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Suspension1.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,765 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).