Timing chain stretch (2015–2018)
usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2015–2018 only
Signs: Rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine
Fix: Replace chain; short oil intervals
€2,000–4,000
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2017–now
3
engines covered
10
known faults
30,369
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has been built since 2017.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 10 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel): it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €5,000–12,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.2 %), tyres and wheels (5.2 %), brakes (3.4 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: suspension.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · JLR STJLR.03.5007 · ~6.2 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.9–6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-20 / 0W-20 · JLR STJLR.51.5122 · ~7.25–8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT)
Oil dilution (DPF regeneration)
usually 30,000–150,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil level rising, 'oil change' warnings
Fix: Oil change; software update; longer drives
€150–300
EGR cooler / valve
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, limp mode
Fix: Replace EGR cooler
€700–1,500
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–180,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor
€300–900
2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel)
Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel)
usually 100,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning
Fix: There is no sure prevention; frequent oil changes help. The repair is a rebuilt or replacement engine
€5,000–12,000
Rear fuel-pump belt (changed with the timing belt)
usually 150,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: No warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops
Fix: Replace it together with the timing belt, tensioners and water pump
€300–700
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133)
Water pump and plastic coolant pipes (supercharged V6 / V8)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, low coolant warning, smell of coolant
Fix: Replace the water pump and the coolant pipes under the supercharger
€500–1,500
Supercharger coupling (isolator) rattle
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle at idle that stops when the engine is revved
Fix: Replace the supercharger isolator
€400–1,000
Gearboxes
Automatic (ZF 6HP / 9HP)
ZF 9HP rough shifts / software
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
model years 2014–2027 only
Signs: Harsh or delayed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid service
€0–400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| AdBlue top-upEmissions | every 15,000 km | €10–30 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 30,369 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.0 % | 3.4 % | 2.9 % | 2.4 % |
| Suspension | 0.2 % | 0.7 % | 1.2 % | 1.4 % |
| Steering | 0.5 % | 1.3 % | 2.9 % | 4.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.6 % | 5.2 % | 6.0 % | 7.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.3 % | 6.2 % | 6.0 % | 5.3 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.1 % | 2.0 % | 2.9 % | 2.9 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 2,956 cars.
| age (years) | 3–5 | 6–8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.2 % | 1.5 % |
| Suspension | 0.4 % | 0.3 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 3.1 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 5.3 % | 6.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.9 % | 6.9 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.7 % |
Common questions
Does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.0 Ingenium diesel (JLR 204DT): chain; 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel): belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo; 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133): chain.
What are the known problems with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
The faults with the highest risk: crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel) (100,000–250,000 km, €5,000–12,000); timing chain stretch (2015–2018) (60,000–160,000 km, €2,000–4,000); rear fuel-pump belt (changed with the timing belt) (150,000–180,000 km, €300–700); oil dilution (DPF regeneration) (30,000–150,000 km, €150–300). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Land Rover Range Rover Velar most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.2 %), tyres and wheels (5.2 %), brakes (3.4 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: steering, exhaust, emissions and leaks. It fails less often than average on: suspension.
What should you check when buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Velar?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning; rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2018Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014–Jaguar XE / XF 2015–Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L494) 2013–2022Jaguar F-Pace 2016–Land Rover Range Rover (L405) 2012–2021Land Rover Discovery 5 2017–Land Rover Range Rover Evoque II 2019–
Other Land Rover models
Land Rover Defender 2019–Land Rover Range Rover (L460) 2022–Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L461) 2022–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026