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

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

Common problems

1High Likelihood

Timing chain stretch and guide wear

Cold-start rattle from the engine bay, sometimes followed by a restricted-performance warning or engine light.

How to check

Start the engine from fully cold and listen for the first few seconds.

Estimated Repair Cost

£4,500

2Moderate Likelihood

DPF and EGR clogging on short-trip use

Engine light, reduced power, hesitant acceleration, cooling fan running after short trips, or repeated requests for regeneration work.

How to check

Drive it until warm, then accelerate gently and steadily through the mid-range.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,800

3Moderate Likelihood

Windscreen bonding leak and condensation

Recurring interior condensation, dampness near the top of the screen or pillars, and water marks after heavy rain.

How to check

Use the demist and climate controls during and after the drive, then note how quickly the glass clears and whether moisture returns unusually fast.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,000

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 Manual 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 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 (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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