Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2018 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Manual L405. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Cold-start rattle from the engine bay, rougher idle, restricted-performance warning, or sudden non-start if it gets worse.
Start it from fully cold and let it idle with the bonnet open for the first minute.
£2,200
Rising oil level, oil smelling of diesel, frequent regeneration behaviour, warning lights, or a car that seems to want long runs more often than expected.
Diagnose why regenerations are too frequent, and address any DPF, EGR or sensor faults driving the behaviour.
£450
Strong diesel smell under the bonnet, dampness around fuel pipework, or in some cases few warning signs before a visible leak develops.
After the drive, leave the engine idling briefly and stand near the front of the car with the bonnet open.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2018 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Manual L405, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
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.
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.
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.
Or enter the vehicle manually