Range Rover Buyers guide L405 (2012-2021) Avoid buying a broken Range Rover (Supercharged/SDV6/SDV8)

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Have had full size Range Rovers since 2010 so three different models and have NEVER had a problem with any of them. Superb drivers and if you properly service them you shouldn’t have any issues. All these people talking about “steer clear” have no idea how good a car a Range Rover can actually be.

Great in depth review without all the frills ...... the info you need to be informed without scare mongering, I've bought and sold Range Rover for over 30 years, this is the guide I'd advise my customers to read when making choices on their own, I particularly like the fact they make sure to advise that not " all" RR will suffer from these anomalies, but simply to be aware " they might" good honest, researched information.

Having owned five Land Rovers, the only troublesome one was the Freelander, which is widely acknowledged as crap. All others are amazing on and off road. To all the Toyota fanboys, I’ve owned four. All were as interesting and fun as watching grass grow. Hope this helps those who maybe on the fence, from someone who has real world experience.

Mine is an early 2014 model year purchased October 2013 with the.3L gasoline V6 in Canada. It has been generally trouble free over these 9 years. Problems have included two O2 sensors (pretty cheap repair) and leaking a/c. Early issues under warranty were a clunking front end suspension fault. Generally an excellent car that still feels and looks new despite its salt laden winter environment. I replaced the audio head unit with an aftermarket UK system that has Android Auto. Great improvement. I hope to keep my L405 for years.

By far the most thorough video on this vehicle I have been able to find. Thank you.

This was a great video. Many thanks for the clear, well researched information. I currently have an L494 (2016) 4.4SDV8 in Scotland, just hit 82k miles and had it for 3 years. For me so far, never missed a beat but the lease will be up in a year and thinking to get an L405 next. I'll be looking to cash buy my next one and keep longer term likely so this has been very helpful indeed. Subbed, good job.

Superb video guide. Thank you for making such an effort

So I have a 2013 L405 and I love it. I’ve torn it apart and replaced plugs, filters , exhaust system at such on my own choice but not because it needed it. I just changed my filter and transmission fluid as well as transfer case. I change the oil often because I like to drive it hard and fast. The only part I’ve had to change due to failing belt making that know squeeking / squealing sound

Very useful. Thanks very much!

Bought a 2014 3.0 diesel in July 2022 with 82000 miles on it, was bought tong in cheek so to speak, given the stories I've heard. It's now coming up to 99000 and aside from tailgate having the occasional stick and a punture I've have no other problems with it, on top of that I've been getting 40mpg + on motorway runs. I have a Wraith and a Panamera but use the L405 all the time...brilliant all round car that somehow makes you feel special...love it.

What a great detailed review… thank you guys…

That's a serious review, fantastic.

Just to add for anyone my experience. On June 2022 i bought a used 2014 RR SS V8 in US. My mech recommend that year engine. Giving his son works on tons of european engines and most RR with bad engines that he teardown are from poor maintenance. Upon getting the car I noticed a grinding noise when steering and my mech said that is the steering electric motor. Nothing I can do until it goes out then replace the rack. You only hear it from within the cabin. When I got the vehicle home with about 70k miles i changed, engine oil, both diff oil, transfer case oil and transmission filter and oil. Then i cleaned intake system. Not recently since past month I noticed the valve cover sweating not heavy oil lost. So eventually need to replace gasket. I had rear caliper rubber boots worn and dealer wanted 570 for each rear brembo. I got the seal kit online for 5 each and restored both rear calipers to new. Replace fluids as expected and get vehicle inspected once a year. I will send to my mech for a week to inspect suspension and engine while replacing valve cover gasket. V8 gives 14 mpg commuting and highway road trip 22mpg. The V8 to me is better for an effortless drive for such a heavy vehicle.

Brilliant review Thankyou.

I have a 2016 TD6! Runs great 8 months a year.

Fabulous concise review, really useful guys, thank you..❤

Got a 2022 discovery it’s been fairly reliable

Wow! Awesome work!

Generally only people that haven’t owned a RR seem to tell everyone they are bad. I have had 6 RR and currently have the 5.0 supercharged and it’s fine as all others I have had from 3.0 diesel to the 4.4. silly basic problems which most cars get. Proper maintenance no issues. Don’t buy one if you can’t run one is the best advice on any luxury car.