2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,223 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.9% in the 60-90k group versus 6.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 121 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 100 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 63 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 34 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 133 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 79 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 32 |
| 4 | Washers | 20 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 18 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 17 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.1% | 357 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 300 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 134 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 97 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.9% | 42 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 38 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 853 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,252 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 114 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 1,082 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,095 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A
Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (4.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev As pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 2,223 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.5%).
Does the 2021 Range Rover Velar Ed D Mhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,223 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.