2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2.0L Diesel · ND68 NUB

The 2018 Range Rover Velar presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 15 January 2026 at 46,175 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a similarly clean pass on 10 January 2025 at 41,434 miles, confirming the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently high standard over the most recent two-year period. The only blemish in the entire history is the failure recorded on 30 December 2022 at 28,757 miles, yet even that entry lists no specific defects, suggesting the failure may have been administrative or related to a minor oversight corrected immediately before the retest. Since that point, four consecutive passes with no advisories or failures indicate the previous owner addressed any underlying issues promptly and has kept the car in strong mechanical order. The mileage profile tells a clear story of low, steady use. Across roughly eight years the car has covered 46,175 miles, averaging approximately 5,772 miles per year, well below the UK typical annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The intervals between tests reinforce this pattern: 28,757 miles in December 2022, 28,792 miles in January 2023, 35,694 miles in December 2023, 41,434 miles in January 2025, and 46,175 miles in January 2026. The jump of nearly 7,000 miles between the January 2023 and December 2023 tests suggests a period of heavier use, possibly longer commutes or a sustained trip, before returning to a more moderate pace thereafter. No gaps in the MOT record raise suspicion of a missing test or extended off-road storage, and the annual cadence has been maintained consistently since 2022. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The air suspension system, a known weak point on the Velar, deserves close scrutiny for slow leaks, compressor strain, or uneven ride height after standing. The underside should be examined for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, particularly if the car has spent time in coastal or salted-road environments. Brake calipers and discs should be checked for uneven wear or binding, as these can develop between tests without triggering an immediate failure. Tyre condition and alignment should be assessed across all four corners, since low annual mileage can mask uneven wear from prolonged standing or infrequent rotation. The powertrain and drivetrain warrant a road test under varied conditions. Listen for turbocharger whine, gearbox hesitation during low-speed manoeuvres, and any driveline vibration under load. The eight-speed automatic transmission should shift cleanly through all gears, and the active differential and torque vectoring systems should engage without clunks or warning lights. Interior electronics, including the Terrain Response system, infotainment, and parking sensors, should be cycled through every mode. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but the Velar's complexity means a pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains a prudent investment before committing.