2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 82.5% of Land Rover Range Rover Velars first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 11,259 Range Rover Velar first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, steering and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Land Rover Range Rover Velars first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Range Rover Velars first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Range Rover Velar figure was 4.3 points higher.
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| Test year | 2017 Range Rover Velar | All cars first used 2017 | Range Rover Velar first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.5% | 85.9% | 3,976 |
| 2022 | 83.1% | 83.9% | 3,952 |
| 2023 | 84.1% | 81.7% | 3,791 |
| 2024 | 81.8% | 79.8% | 3,779 |
| 2025 | 82.5% | 78.2% | 3,689 |
Common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT failures
Share of the 1,937 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | 21.1% | 409 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 13.4% | 259 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 12.2% | 237 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 8.6% | 166 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 8.3% | 160 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Steering. Worth feeling for play or knocks in the steering on the test drive, and asking when the tracking was last checked.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 Range Rover Velars, as a share of all 11,259 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.9% | 1,567 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 10.0% | 1,126 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.0% | 905 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play | 6.0% | 679 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 3.1% | 346 |
Questions about the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
In 2025, 82.5% of Range Rover Velars first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 Range Rover Velar most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 28.9% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), steering (27.1%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (18.8%). The single most common item was “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play” (21.1%).
How often does a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar fail its MOT?
In 2025, 17.5% of first tests on Range Rover Velars first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 15.2% failed, and a further 2.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,937 of 11,259 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 13.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (10.0%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.0%), “Track rod end: ball joint has slight play” (6.0%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (3.1%).
Is a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 85.5% in 2021 to 82.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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