2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar: known problems and what to check

Known faults on the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

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. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

What to check on a 2024 car

• Warranty left

  Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.

• Servicing

  Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.

• Finance

  Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.

• Recalls

  Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.

• Logbook (V5C)

  The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.

Check for recalls on GOV.UK