Should I buy a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Automatic L405?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2019 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 regeneration causing DIESEL dilution

Early service warnings, rising oil level, diesel smell from the dipstick area, cooling fan running after short trips, or an engine light with emissions warnings.

How to check

Start it from cold, let it idle, then drive gently for 15-20 minutes and stop with the engine still warm.

Estimated Repair Cost

£900

2Moderate Likelihood

AdBlue / SCR / NOx sensor faults

Engine light, AdBlue or emissions warning, restart countdown, excessive AdBlue use, or a car that drops into reduced performance.

How to check

Read fault codes. Test NOx sensors and dosing operation.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3Moderate Likelihood

DPF blockage with downstream EGR contamination

Engine light, reduced power, frequent fan running, harsh regeneration behaviour, or exhaust-related warnings.

How to check

Accelerate gently and then more firmly once the engine is warm on an open road.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,500

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 7.9% (110 failed / 1,401 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 12.1% (516 failed / 4,274 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 13.6% (299 failed / 2,201 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.4% (106 failed / 646 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 20.2% (23 failed / 114 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 11.1% (2 failed / 18 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 33.3% (1 failed / 3 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2019 Land Rover Range Rover 2.0 Diesel Automatic L405

Land Rover Range Rover buying questions

Is a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2019 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 (2019)?

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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