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Common Problems with the
2019–2020 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405)

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 2019–2020 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405). 2 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

3
Known Issues
2
Serious
1
Moderate
0
Minor

The 2019–2020 period has 2 more issues than the Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Air Suspension Bag Leaks

SeriousSuspension & Chassis

The rubber air bags perish or crack, causing the car to sag and the compressor to overwork.

Most affected: All models

Estimated cost: £400–£1,200Affects: 2012–2022Often appears around: 60k-110k miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Car leaning after being parked
  • •Slow lift time
  • •Noisy compressor

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Ride height after sitting overnight

3.0 Diesel Crankshaft Failure

SeriousEngine

Catastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure, often occurring without warning.

Most affected: 3.0 TDV6, 3.0 SDV6

Estimated cost: £6,000–£12,000Affects: 2012–2020Often appears around: 70k-130k miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Sudden seizure
  • •Metallic knocking noise

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Oil change history
  • ✓Look for metallic glitter in oil filter

Front Suspension Lower Arm Wear

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

Front lower control arm bushes wear quickly due to the vehicle weight, causing clonking noises and uneven tyre wear. Budget £700 to replace all arms at once.

Most affected: All models

Estimated cost: £300–£700Affects: 2012–2022Often appears around: 50,000–80,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Clonking over bumps
  • •Knocking under braking
  • •Uneven front tyre wear

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Lower arm bush condition
  • ✓Drive forward and reverse braking to test

Buying Tips for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405)

  • ✓The 4.4 SDV8 is the more robust diesel choice; the 3.0 TDV6/SDV6 has a higher crankshaft failure risk.
  • ✓Check air suspension rises and falls smoothly; bags typically last 7-10 years before perishing.
  • ✓Verify security upgrades; L405s are high theft targets in the UK - look for Ghost immobilisers or S5 trackers.
  • ✓Check front suspension lower arms and tie-bars for knocking - a common UK road-related wear item.
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