Common Problems with the
2021–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405)

We've identified 2 known issues that can affect the 2021–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

Known Issues

Serious

Moderate

Minor

The 2021–2022 period has 1 more issue 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

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 2021 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.

2019–2020 Land Rover Range Rover Mk4 (L405)