Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Land Rover Range Rover faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Land Rover Range Rover fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Land Rover Range Rover fault guide:
Land Rover Range Rover (1970 - 1996) Fault Guide
Land Rover Range Rover (1994 - 2002) Fault Guide
Land Rover Range Rover (2002 - 2005) Fault Guide
Land Rover Range Rover (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Fault Guide
Land Rover Range Rover (1970 - 1996) Fault Guide
We know of 15 LAND ROVER Range Rover (1970 - 1996) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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3 bodywork issues
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1 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Range Rover (1970 - 1996)
What to look for:
Start the engine from cold and listen for the engine misfiring (rather than the revs being constant when on idle and the engine making a consistent noise, it splutters and spits). Drive the car and as the engine warms up notice if the misfire goes away.
What it means:
If the car misfires when cold, it usually means the head gasket needs to be replaced.
What to do
Negotiate a £1,500 discount or have the repair completed.
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Land Rover Range Rover (1994 - 2002) Fault Guide
We know of 24 LAND ROVER Range Rover (1994 - 2002) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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3 suspension wear items or faults
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7 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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10 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Range Rover (1994 - 2002)
What to look for:
Start the engine and listen for the engine misfiring (rather than the revs being constant when on idle and the engine making a consistent noise, it splutters and spits).
What it means:
A misfire can be caused by a number of minor faults. A common and expensive fault to avoid is a water leak into the bore of the engine.
What to do
Have the car inspected by a specialist. The water leak described will require a new engine (cost £4,500).
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Land Rover Range Rover (2002 - 2005) Fault Guide
We know of 13 LAND ROVER Range Rover (2002 - 2005) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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4 suspension wear items or faults
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5 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Range Rover (2002 - 2005)
What to look for:
Listen for a clicking noise as you pull away from a standstill and throughout the test drive. This is a symptom of a faulty prop-shaft. However, it doesn't always show up clearly, so you should contact a main dealer (see 'what to do' - right).
What it means:
The prop shaft on this Range Rover can wear prematurely and this is the main symptom.
What to do
Read the car's VIN number to a main dealer and ask if the car needs any prop shaft upgrades.
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Land Rover Range Rover (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 8 LAND ROVER Range Rover (2007 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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1 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Range Rover (2007 - Present)
What to look for:
Engine faults currently being researched. Please continue to next page for faults on other sections of this car.
What it means:
What to do
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport Fault Guide
We know of 16 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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2 engine faults
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5 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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5 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport
What to look for:
Test drive the car. As you pull away smartly from a standstill, check for hesitancy and stuttering from the engine.
What it means:
This issue is likely to be caused by problems with the EGR valves in the engine. These valves regulate engine temperature via exhaust gasses and can get stuck open. They will need to be replaced if this fault occurs.
What to do
If you find this fault and the car is under warranty (3 years) then Land Rover may repair the car for free. Otherwise try to negotiate a discount of £600 off of the price of the car.
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