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Land Rover
R Rover Velar Rdyn SE D Mhev A
2,008 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where R Rover Velar Rdyn SE D Mhev As pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 11.7 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
89.2%
Pass-after-fix
3.2%
Fail
7.1%
Avg miles
30,035
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Diesel cars registered from September 2015 generally meet Euro 6 — compliant in London ULEZ, Birmingham CAZ, Bristol CAZ, and Glasgow LEZ.
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R Rover Velar Rdyn Se D Mhev A: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 2,008 MOT tests, the R Rover Velar Rdyn Se D Mhev A returns 89.2% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a defective wiper blade. Wipers that don't clear the screen and a seriously damaged tyre round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 30,035, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Wiper blade defective
50 occurrences · 2.5% of tests
- 02
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
40 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 03
A tyre seriously damaged
37 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 04
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
30 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 05
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements
11 occurrences · 0.5% of tests
- 06
A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber
9 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 07
A tyre cords visible or damaged
8 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 08
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
8 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 09
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
8 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
- 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
6 occurrences · 0.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£55–£125
If every one of this R Rover Velar Rdyn SE D Mhev A's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Bosch Aerotwin wiper blades
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Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a R Rover Velar Rdyn SE D Mhev A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.