Should I buy a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Manual L405?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 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.

Common problems

1High Likelihood

DIESEL Dilution From Frequent DPF Regeneration

Oil service warning arriving unusually early, rising oil level, diesel smell on the dipstick, reduced power or repeated exhaust-filter messages.

How to check

Warm it fully, then drive at steady A-road speed and watch for warning messages or restricted-performance behaviour.

Estimated Repair Cost

£450

2High Likelihood

Turbocharger Wear Or Failure

Noticeable loss of shove, whistle or siren noise under acceleration, engine light, smoke from the exhaust or oily intake pipework.

How to check

Accelerate firmly from low revs in a higher gear once the engine is warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,300

3Moderate Likelihood

Rear Suspension Bush Wear And Creaks

Creaking or knocking from the rear over speed bumps, rough roads or driveway ramps.

How to check

Drive slowly over small bumps and speed humps with the windows slightly open.

Estimated Repair Cost

£350

MOT Failure Rate

0%5%10%15%20%0–20,000 miles: 6.5% (780 failed / 12,083 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 10.5% (6,158 failed / 58,717 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 12.9% (7,226 failed / 55,996 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 15.0% (4,803 failed / 31,938 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 16.0% (1,886 failed / 11,814 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 17.4% (562 failed / 3,235 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 16.6% (139 failed / 839 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 17.9% (39 failed / 218 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 17.0% (9 failed / 53 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 11.8% (2 failed / 17 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2017 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Manual L405

Land Rover Range Rover buying questions

Is a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Manual 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 (2017)?

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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