Known APK problem
Land Rover Range Rover Velar: brakes
On the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the APK inspector finds brakes problems 2.2× as often as on cars of the same age: at 5–6 years 4.1%, against about 1.9% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Worn or rusted brake discs and pads, or uneven braking.
How to check it at the viewing
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Ask the seller: When were the brake discs and pads last replaced?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 – 6 years | C | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.2× |
| 7 – 8 years | A | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.7× |
| 7 – 8 years | B | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2× |
| 7 – 8 years | C | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.6× |
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 5–6 years
| Model | Brakes | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 4.1% | 2.2× |
| BMW X2 F39 | 1.7% | 0.9× |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 | 0.4% | 0.4× |
| Hyundai Tucson III | 0.7% | 0.9× |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport II | 0.7% | 0.6× |
| Nissan X-Trail III | 0.8% | 1.1× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar often have brakes problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 5–6 years the inspector found a brakes defect on 4.1% of inspected Land Rover Range Rover Velars, against about 1.9% of all cars of the same age (2.2×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the brakes on a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
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