Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
52% of the 56 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 60/100 — it scores about average.
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Land Rover Range Rover: common problems & condition
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections60/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 61/10052%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 55%Across 56 used Land Rover Range Rovers we inspected, this model scores about average — average condition 60/100 vs 61 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
57%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
54%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
43%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
36%
Electronic components issues · Engine
25%
Share of inspected Land Rover Range Rovers where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 20%
Good 32%
Mediocre 34%
Poor 14%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
80%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 75%
2%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
29%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
The bottom line
A used Range Rover often looks better than it is underneath. Oil leaks hit 57 percent of them and active error codes run almost as high, so your first moves are a cold-engine leak check and a full electronics scan before any price talk. The 80 percent repaint rate means shiny panels can mask earlier hits, so demand paint-depth readings even though structural repairs are uncommon. Walk if you find fresh seepage or uncleared codes; otherwise lean on those faults to negotiate sharply, knowing tires and fuel-trim problems will still cost you later.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Land Rover Range Rover?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (57%), active error codes (54%), tires condition & wear (43%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 29% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 56 inspections · updated Aug 12, 2026
