Should I buy a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 Diesel Automatic L405?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 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

1Moderate Likelihood

Panoramic roof drain blockage and water ingress

Musty smell, wet carpets, damp headlining, condensation after rain, wet boot trim, audio faults or random warning messages.

How to check

After the drive, open the doors and tailgate and spend a minute inside with the climate control off.

Estimated Repair Cost

£800

2Moderate Likelihood

Air suspension compressor and exhaust valve faults

Suspension fault message, slow height changes, normal-height-only warning or the car refusing to lower properly.

How to check

Use the height control while stationary, then drive over a few small bumps at low speed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£1,200

3Moderate Likelihood

Automatic gearbox shift quality deterioration from overdue fluid service

Jerky low-speed shifts, hesitation when selecting drive, flare between gears or a thump when coming on and off throttle.

How to check

Creep in traffic, then accelerate gently and back off several times.

Estimated Repair Cost

£700

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 7.6% (17 failed / 223 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 10.1% (123 failed / 1,222 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 12.1% (102 failed / 842 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 16.0% (31 failed / 194 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 5.4% (2 failed / 37 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 4 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 0.0% (0 failed / 1 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 33.3% (1 failed / 3 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2021 Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 Diesel Automatic L405

Land Rover Range Rover buying questions

Is a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2021 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 (2021)?

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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