Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2017 – 2026 · RDW type LY
In short
At 7–8 years (mostly built 2017–2019) 5.9% of 995 inspected Land Rover Range Rover Velars had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 3.1% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 75% more often on this model than on average. Most often it concerns steering and brakes — steering occurs 16.0× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Land Rover Range Rover Velar — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/land-rover/range-rover-velar/
A-problems
5.9%
n = 995 · 95% CI 4.6 – 7.6%
National, same age
3.1%
n = 884,744 · 95% CI 3.1 – 3.1%
Defects at the APK by age
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 463 | 2.4% | 1.3 – 4.2% | 22.5% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 370 | 1.9% | 0.9 – 3.9% | 18.4% | 1.9% |
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 995 | 5.9% | 4.6 – 7.6% | 27.7% | 3.1% |
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | 23 | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3.9% · n = 995 · 2.9 – 5.3% | 16.0× | |
| Brakes | 0.8% · n = 995 · 0.4 – 1.6% | 0.7× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2017 – 2026
- RDW type code(s)
- LY
- Trade name(s)
- RANGE ROVER VELAR
- Registered (type group)
- 3,624
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Range Rover Velar generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 7–8 years. Range Rover Velar: 5.9% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 7–8 years 5.9% of inspected Land Rover Range Rover Velars had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 3.1% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 7–8 years were then mostly built in 2017–2019. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are steering, brakes. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
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Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Land Rover Range Rover Velar.