Playing the same part consistently
Find out which part of the repeat changes before trying to fix everything.
If a part feels different every time you play it, compare a short passage rather than relying on the memory of a whole rehearsal. Two recordings at the same tempo can show whether the variation comes from timing, note choices or balance.
Keep the comparison simple
Choose eight bars with a groove and one transition. Use the same click tempo, chart and recording position for both takes. Decide the part first so you are comparing execution rather than two different arrangements.
Listen for the same things in each take: hi-hat spacing, kick and snare attacks, the fill return and the first bar of the new section. Note one difference that changes how the passage feels.
Check the setup if the movement changes
If the troublesome note involves reaching, check whether the throne, pedal or cymbal has moved. A photo and memory locks can help reproduce a comfortable setup. They provide a reference; you still need to adjust for a different kit or space.
Play the difficult movement slowly and then within the passage. If the setup is stable but the note is still late, work on the transition instead of moving every instrument.
Test the improvement in context
Practice the short passage, record it again and compare with the earlier take. Then play it with the preceding section and, when possible, the band. Consistency includes responding to an agreed cue or dynamic change, so leave room for those decisions rather than aiming to reproduce every note regardless of what the song does.