Known APK problem
Land Rover Range Rover Velar: leaks
On the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the APK inspector finds leaks problems 2.5× as often as on cars of the same age: at 7–8 years 1.3%, against about 0.5% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Leaks of oil, coolant or other fluids.
How to check it at the viewing
Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.
Ask the seller: Does the car lose oil or coolant?
By age
Share of inspected Land Rover Range Rover Velars with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Range Rover Velar | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 years | C | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 7–8 years
| Model | Leaks | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 1.3% | 2.5× |
| Hyundai Tucson III | 0.3% | 0.6× |
| Porsche Macan I | 1.0% | 2.0× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar often have leaks problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 7–8 years the inspector found a leaks defect on 1.3% of inspected Land Rover Range Rover Velars, against about 0.5% of all cars of the same age (2.5×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the leaks on a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know