Reliability Guide
Common Land Rover Problems
Select a model below to discover known faults, common MOT failures, estimated repair costs, and buying tips.
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Range Rover Sport Mk3 (L461)
2022 – 2025
4 documented issues
Range Rover (L460)
2022 – 2024
3 documented issues
Defender (L663)
2020 – 2024
3 documented issues 1 severe
Range Rover Evoque Mk2 (L551)
2018 – 2024
4 documented issues 1 severe
Range Rover Velar
2017 – 2025
4 documented issues 1 severe
Discovery 5 (L462)
2017 – 2024
3 documented issues 2 severe
Discovery Sport (L550)
2014 – 2024
3 documented issues 2 severe
Range Rover Sport Mk2 (L494)
2013 – 2022
4 documented issues 2 severe
Range Rover Mk4 (L405)
2012 – 2022
4 documented issues 2 severe
Range Rover Evoque Mk1 (L538)
2011 – 2018
4 documented issues 2 severe
Discovery 4 (L319)
2009 – 2016
4 documented issues 1 severe
Freelander 2
2006 – 2014
4 documented issues 1 severe
Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
2005 – 2013
4 documented issues 1 severe
Discovery 3 (L319)
2004 – 2009
4 documented issues 2 severe
Range Rover Mk3 (L322)
2002 – 2012
4 documented issues 3 severe
Discovery 2 (L318)
1998 – 2004
4 documented issues 3 severe
Freelander 1
1997 – 2006
4 documented issues 2 severe
Discovery 1 (LSE)
1989 – 1998
4 documented issues 2 severe
Defender (Classic L316)
1983 – 2016
4 documented issues 2 severe
Brand-wide Land Rover Problem Patterns
TDV6/SDV6: Sudden crankshaft failure is a known risk on Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport models.
Ingenium Diesel: Timing chain stretch and oil dilution affect almost the entire modern 2.0 range.
Air Suspension: Leaking bags and failing compressors are routine maintenance items on older cars.
Electronics: Infotainment freezes and module failures due to water ingress are recurring themes.
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