Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D MHEV A (2021)
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D MHEV A
CarHunch analysed 1,013 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D MHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Range Rover Velar diesel is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with an 89% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%—a genuinely strong result that suggests robust engineering and careful ownership. The dangerous defect rate of 5.1% is mercifully low, well below concerning territory, so structural and safety issues are rare in this cohort.
At 33,600 miles median, these vehicles are running light for their age, which partly explains the strong pass rate, but don't mistake low mileage for bulletproof durability. The 0.3 average failures per test is excellent, though advisories average 1.7 per vehicle—typically minor items like worn trim or minor fluid leaks—so budget for small maintenance costs even on well-kept examples. When shopping, prioritise a full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and suspension systems, which tend to be the pricier culprits on Range Rovers.
What to check before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D MHEV A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,004 | 89% | 0.3 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 4 | 79.2% | 0.75 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 3 | 88.9% | 0.33 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D MHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Ed D MHEV A vehicles fall between 25,698 and 41,765 miles.
MOT History Averages
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