2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Land Rover Range Rover Velar first registered in 2019 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 4,070 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres22% 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.
- Brakes20% 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 mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension4% 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 electrics4% 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 seatbelts3% 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 petrol
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.
- All engines
Poor reliability: electrical faults
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
- All engines
Noisy suspension
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 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- What has gone wrong and been fixed under warranty?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 104 | Tyres 12% |
| 2022 | 4,347 | Tyres 16% |
| 2021 | 9,405 | Tyres 18% |
| 2020 | 15,083 | Brakes 22% |
| 2018 | 31,698 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 11,156 | Tyres 23% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Land Rover Range Rover Velar cars first registered in 2019. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score