Should I buy a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Automatic L405?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Automatic 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

DPF regens causing oil dilution and timing-chain wear

Frequent oil-service warnings, rising oil level, diesel smell from the oil, cold-start rattle, restricted-performance messages or DPF warnings.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently until warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£2,200

2High Likelihood

Timing-chain stretch and startup rattle

Brief or persistent metallic rattle on cold start, rough running, engine light or restricted-performance message.

How to check

Leave the car overnight if possible, then start it from fully cold.

Estimated Repair Cost

£650

3Moderate Likelihood

Turbocharger wear or failure

Noticeable loss of power, a whining noise that rises with revs, smoke, or an engine warning light.

How to check

Accelerate firmly from low revs once the engine is warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%50%0–20,000 miles: 7.4% (1,037 failed / 13,921 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 11.0% (5,982 failed / 54,247 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.4% (5,847 failed / 43,673 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 15.3% (3,037 failed / 19,801 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 16.3% (917 failed / 5,632 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 17.2% (206 failed / 1,195 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 14.8% (33 failed / 223 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 17.8% (8 failed / 45 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 6 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 50.0% (3 failed / 6 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2018 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Automatic L405

Land Rover Range Rover buying questions

Is a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 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 (2018)?

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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