Should I buy a 2002–2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2002–2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Twin turbocharger failure from oil-feed restriction or wear

Whistling or siren noise under load, reduced power, smoke, oil consumption, engine fault messages, or limp mode.

How to check

Confirm which turbo has failed. Inspect oil feed/return lines and intercooler pipework.

Estimated Repair Cost

£4,500

2High Likelihood

Air suspension compressor, strut and height faults

Slow to rise, one corner sitting low after parking, suspension inactive messages, or a harsh ride that feels wrong for a Range Rover.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it settle, then use the height control and drive over a few small bumps.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,400

3Moderate Likelihood

Front suspension arm and bush wear

Clonks over bumps, wandering steering, uneven tyre wear, vibration under braking, or MOT advisories for worn bushes/arms.

How to check

Inspect all front arms and bushes together.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 10.4% (3,321 failed / 32,041 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.5% (29,265 failed / 202,172 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 17.4% (57,264 failed / 329,981 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 20.3% (76,928 failed / 379,530 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 22.5% (86,622 failed / 384,493 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 24.2% (79,201 failed / 327,781 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 25.0% (59,148 failed / 236,418 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 25.9% (36,755 failed / 141,752 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 26.7% (19,273 failed / 72,208 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 27.4% (8,878 failed / 32,399 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2002–2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322

Land Rover Range Rover buying questions

Is a 2002–2012 Land Rover Range Rover worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2002–2012 Land Rover Range Rover L322, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Land Rover Range Rover (2002–2012)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Land Rover Range Rover?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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