Should I buy a 2013–2021 Land Rover Range Rover L405?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2021 Land Rover Range Rover L405. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Timing chain wear and possible failure

Cold-start rattle from the engine bay, rougher idle, restricted-performance warning, or sudden non-start if it gets worse.

How to check

Start it from fully cold and let it idle with the bonnet open for the first minute.

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,200

2High Likelihood

DPF regeneration causing DIESEL dilution

Service-required message earlier than expected, fuel smell from the oil, rising oil level, poor economy, limp mode, or exhaust-filter warnings.

How to check

Drive until warm, then accelerate gently and steadily through the mid-range and watch for warning messages or flat response.

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,200

3Moderate Likelihood

Air suspension compressor and dryer/exhaust filter problems

Vehicle slow to rise, suspension fault messages, compressor running often, uneven parked height, or refusal to change height modes.

How to check

Check for leaks that may have overworked the compressor.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%0–20,000 miles: 7.3% (12,163 failed / 167,733 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.5% (79,540 failed / 692,263 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.7% (90,282 failed / 659,360 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 15.4% (68,160 failed / 441,788 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 17.1% (42,011 failed / 245,305 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 18.6% (20,256 failed / 109,117 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 19.2% (7,989 failed / 41,618 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 20.3% (2,887 failed / 14,248 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 21.5% (1,037 failed / 4,825 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 21.1% (351 failed / 1,666 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2013–2021 Land Rover Range Rover L405

Land Rover Range Rover buying questions

Is a 2013–2021 Land Rover Range Rover worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2021 Land Rover Range Rover L405, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Land Rover Range Rover (2013–2021)?

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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