2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate and common faults

10,678 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    325 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    398 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    86 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Brakes3.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Steering1.6%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,678 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable at MOT time?

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