2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol than on all cars registered in 2021.

• Wipers2× usual
  Land Rover Range Rover Velar

  7.1% All 2021 cars

  3.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.6%, against 2.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

Common 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2021 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.

• Tyres
  17% 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
  11% 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
  9% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• 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.

• Suspension
  3% 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.

• 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 2021 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.

• 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 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol

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 wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?