2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel than on all cars registered in 2019.

• Brake discs1.7× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  14.4% All 2019 cars

  8.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.4% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  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.

• Ball joint3.7× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  2.6% All 2019 cars

  0.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.7%, against 0.2% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Track rod ends3.4× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  2.4% All 2019 cars

  0.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.3% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  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.

• Engine warning light2.9× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  2.3% All 2019 cars

  0.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.3%, against 0.8% of all 2019 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

Common 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  23% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  22% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  7% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  6% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  4% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Poor reliability: electrical faults

  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

  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

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel

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 1.7× as often on the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the ball joint? (Flagged at MOT 3.7× as often on the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 3.4× as often on the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar diesel as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?