Crankshaft and bearing failure
Deep knocking or rumbling under load, oil pressure warning, metallic debris underneath, or in some cases very little warning before total failure.
Should I buy a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 Diesel Automatic L405?
Considering a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 Diesel Automatic L405? This guide explains the problems associated with this model and what to examine when viewing one. Condition, maintenance history and previous repairs matter, so judge the exact car on evidence rather than badge appeal.
At a glance
Generation: L405
We have detailed information drawn from more than 2 billion data points and an extensive list of potential faults for this vehicle. Below is a sample of three. Run a bespoke report by entering your vehicle details to see the full list.
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Common Land Rover Range Rover (2017) problems
Overdue timing belt and oil pump risk
May have no obvious symptoms before failure, so dated invoices and parts detail matter more than how it sounds today.
Front lower arm bushes and front-end knocks
Clonk from the front at low speed, a thud when braking or changing direction, wandering steering, or uneven front tyre wear.
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 3.0 Diesel Automatic 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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