Item: Used Land Rover Range Rover 2013-present
Rating: 4
Author: Steve Huntingford

The Range Rover is a luxury SUV, a class it shares with the more expensive <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bentley/bentayga/4x4/review/n17228">Bentley Bentayga</a>. This features an opulent interior brimming with goodies, is also very rapid and offers lots of personalisation options. However, the Range Rover offers more space inside, and the Bentayga’s infotainment system isn't as good as you'd expect on a car of this class. It’s also not as good off road as the Range Rover, but it is substantially better made.

The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q7/4x4/review/n17281">Audi SQ7</a> is another luxury SUV that, despite having very limited off-road abilities, pitches itself against the Range Rover. It has prodigious performance, excellent handling, lots of room and a high-quality interior. Against that, it’s expensive and doesn’t have the badge that buyers in this class, even when buying used, might demand, although once again it's clearly a more dependable car than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover/4x4/review/n17353">Range Rover</a>.

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<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover/4x4/review/n17353">Range Rover</a> problems span a wide range of areas, centring on the air suspension, engine, engine electrics, air conditioning, sat-nav, electrics inside the car, gearbox, drivetrain and bodywork. Leaks from the engine, sunroof and around the tailgate are also known issues.

All faults are well documented, with some specific ones being fixed easily and some requiring the car to be off the road for weeks.

Recalls are as follows. Make sure all remedial work has been carried out -&nbsp;

In the event of a front direction indictor lamp failure the audible and visual warning (double click/double flash warning) will not function thereby not informing the driver of the failure. This can result in the vehicle not being rectified for a prolonged period which increases the chance of a collision with other road users.

On affected vehicles the servo vacuum hose may have been incorrectly routed and can chafe against the auxiliary drive pulley. This can lead to failure of the hose and a loss of brake servo assistance.

The door could be unlatched when in the closed position and no indication provided of an unlatched condition. Vehicle doors not latched in either the primary of secondary state may during driving open. This can increase the risk of a vehicle crash and/or compromise the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users.

An internal fault can create a short circuit within the fan control module which may lead to overheating of the insulation and ultimately fire within the engine bay. This may happen with the engine switched off and possibly when the vehicle is unattended..

An incorrectly manufactured crank position sensor may cause the engine to unexpectedly cut out or not to start.

The right hand rear suspension link arm to knuckle fixings may not be to specification. When subjected to normal use loading one or both of the fixings may fracture. Where one or both of the suspension link arm fixings fracture vehicle stability may be compromised.

It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.

On affected vehicles the road wheel nuts may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. These wheel nuts may crack when subject to shock loads and detach from the stud. This may lead to insecurity and possible detachment of a road wheel.

The second row seat backrest on vehicles with the manual recline second row seat system may not latch robustly in position. It is possible the seat belt may not correctly restrain the occupant in the event of a collision.

Due to a software issue the Instrument cluster may intermittently go blank.

The brazing of the fuel rail end caps is inconsistent and may not correctly seal the fuel rail ends. Fuel vapour and liquid fuel leaks can occur over time. This can lead to a liquid fuel leak into the engine bay.

The directional indicators may fail to operate.

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature will not be available.

On certain 2018 and 2019 Model Year Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV vehicles where the indicated fuel level on the fuel gauge shows approximately 30% the fuel tank is empty resulting in an engine stall. The vehicle will enter into reduced performance mode and if the customer continues to drive the vehicle will continue to run for circa 8 miles/13Km. The vehicle engine will then cut out without warning. If the traction battery charge status is at least 10% or greater the electric motor will take up drive until such time as traction battery power is depleted. Where the traction battery charge status is below 10% drive from the electric motor is not possible and the vehicle will cut out whilst in motion. All 12 volt powered electrical functions such as power assisted steering exterior lighting and brake assistance will continue to operate as designed. Engine cut out with minimal warning to the driver may lead to an increased risk of an accident.

That's the $64,000 question. The Range Rover's build quality and reliability have been a major source of concern for years, with the car consistently finishing near the bottom of reliability and customer satisfaction surveys.

In What Car?'s most recent Reliability Survey, owners reported the usual span of problems, and the Range Rover finished sixth out of nine cars featured in the&nbsp;luxury SUVs class,&nbsp;with an overall score of 85.3%. It did beat its sibling cars, though, as the last three spots were occupied by the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-sport/4x4/review/n74">Range Rover Sport</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-velar/estate/review/n17374">Range Rover Velar</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/discovery/4x4/review/n17342">Land Rover Discovery</a>.&nbsp;

Land Rover as a brand finished a poor 29th&nbsp;out of 30&nbsp;manufacturers.

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Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

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The Range Rover is a worthy alternative to a luxury saloon and brilliant off-road. Reliability can be an issue, though

Used Land Rover Range Rover 13-present

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It won’t be cheap. The most economical engine on paper is the latest diesel-electric hybrid, which has a staggering claimed fuel consumption of 101mpg, but unless your journeys are all short, you won't match this figure. More realistic are the 3.0 diesels, of which the SDV6 version claims 45.6mpg under the older NEDC tests, and 31.5mpg under the later, more realistic WLTP tests. The two 5.0-litre petrols are unlikely to match their claimed fuel figure, even if that is a mere 22.1mpg.&nbsp;

<h3>Road Tax</h3>

Range Rovers registered before April 2017 will cost a large amount in VED road tax every year, and insurance groups are high, too, with even the V6 diesels in group 50. Cars registered after that date will pay a flat rate of tax, currently £155&nbsp;a year, but will be subject to&nbsp;a luxury car tax supplement payable on every car that cost over £40,000 new. This currently stands at £335&nbsp;a year, and runs from year two to year six of the vehicle's life.&nbsp;

<h3>Servicing</h3>

Servicing will be expensive, especially if you stick to the Land Rover franchised servicing agents. At least many offer fixed-price servicing, payable by direct debit, with plans available for two years and two services, right the way up to five years and five services.

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Used Land Rover Range Rover 2013-present

The Range Rover is a worthy alternative to a luxury saloon and brilliant off-road. Reliability can be an issue, though

At the time of writing, entry to the Range Rover club starts at between £25,000 and £30,000, this for a 2013 or 2014 model with an average to high mileage for the year and a full service history, bought from an independent dealer.

Up your budget to between £30,000 and £35,000 and you’re looking at 2014 cars with an average mileage, while £35,000 to £40,000 should find you 2014 and 2015 cars with the same criteria bought from franchised dealers.

Expect to pay £40,000 to £45,000 for later cars from 2016&nbsp;and 2017, and between £45,000 to £50,000 on a good 2018&nbsp;or possibly 2019&nbsp;car. You'll need between £50,000 and £70,000 for a 2020&nbsp;model and upwards of £70,000 for a 2021 car.

The TDV6 3.0-litre V6 diesel edition is our pick. It has more than enough low-end pulling power to make for swift progress, and you gain in efficiency, with it offering CO2 emissions of 196g/km and scoring more than 33mpg in our real-world True MPG test.

Vogue SE is our favourite trim. This adds a few extra features; you get a dual-view infotainment screen that allows your front passenger to view different content from the driver, there's more adjustability on the driver’s seat and the headlights dip their beam automatically.

Our favourite Range Rover: 3.0 TDV6 Vogue SE

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<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Logical and beautifully built interior, with great infotainment</li> <li>More than enough space for five passengers or, even better, seven</li> <li>Strong performance along with impressive efficiency</li> <li>Composed handling that limits any feeling of unwieldiness</li></ul>

We class a luxury SUV as being anything where our pick of the range costs more than £45,000 – and at this price point, buyers' expectations are high. So, as well as all of the qualities that make regular SUVs such well-rounded choices –&nbsp;such as decent space for passengers and luggage, a classy interior and robust materials – we also want a cosseting ride, the latest driver assistance technology and enough space to really stretch out.

The Land Rover Discovery proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a luxurious SUV, but if you've got a bit more to spend, the Audi Q7 is perennially popular among buyers, and with good reason. Or, at the very top of this market, there are newer additions such as the BMW X7 to consider.

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This is a very large car that will have been used in urban areas, so check the bodywork for any obvious signs of damage and the wheels and bumpers for scuffs. It’ll also quite possibly have been used off road, so check the undersides of the car for stone chips and any major signs of contact.

Make sure the seats move and operate as they should, and do the same for the tailgate. Check leather for cracking, and on the back seats and in the boot for impenetrable stains where man’s best friend might have sat.

Rare are the truly iconic, but the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover/4x4/review/n17353">Range Rover</a> is most definitely among them. It sits with the Mini and the Jaguar E-Type among the pantheon of great British cars, and its inherent rightness, at once utilitarian, at the other a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/luxury-suv">luxury vehicle,</a> has also made it a worldwide success.

This is the fourth-generation model. Smartly styled, wonderfully furnished and better to drive in every mode than the versions that went before it, the Range Rover is unassailable in its ability to combine on-road waft with true and outstanding off-road capability.

Inside, the commanding driving position and leather-everywhere approach create an aura of luxury, and there’s lounging space for five (if you want to fit in seven you’ll need the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover-sport/4x4/review/n74">Range Rover Sport</a>).

Most buyers will opt for one of the two 3.0-litre diesel V6s and be rewarded with strong performance and adequate economy, while the 4.4-litre V8 ups the speed at the expense of heftier fuel bills. There’s also the option of a diesel-electric hybrid on newer models, with impressive on-paper efficiency figures, and a 2.0-litre petrol hybrid, known as the P400e.&nbsp;A couple of 5.0-litre supercharged petrol V8s top the bill, with stunning acceleration but equally eye-watering consumption.

Trim-wise, Vogue is the starting point.&nbsp;This entry-level trim gets plenty of kit, including a heated windscreen, folding door mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, metallic paint, 20in alloy wheels, leather seats, cruise control and a 10.0in twin-screen infotainment set-up.&nbsp;

Next up, Vogue SE adds more driver assistance tech, heated and cooled semi-aniline leather seats, soft-close doors, 21in split-spoke wheels, a more advanced terrain response system and a 825W surround-sound system (the standard car gets a more humble 380W set-up).

At the top end of the line-up, Autobiography cars get more lavish materials inside, a massage function on the front seats, executive-class rear seats, a sliding panoramic roof, further driver assistance features and more powerful ‘pixel’ LED headlights.

The SVAutobiography model, meanwhile, gets everything on the options list thrown at it; it features a 1700W Meridian audio system, quilted leather semi-aniline seats, a rear seat refrigerator, mohair mats with leather bindings and deployable leather-trimmed tables.

And then there’s SVAutobiography Dynamic, which offers a lower ride height and special side vents and front grille, as well as more driver-focused chassis settings.

Despite its size, the Range Rover always feels manageable and supremely isolated on the road.&nbsp;The V6 diesel is smooth and refined and barely noticeable most of the time.&nbsp; The 4.4-litre V8&nbsp;is seriously impressive. It makes a lovely burble at idle and generates ample torque (516lb ft, to be precise) from as little as 1750rpm, allowing for measured acceleration and easy cruising.

The P400e, with its 2.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain, is surprisingly swift, with a 0-62mph time of just 6.4sec. The electric motor has 31 miles of range. Meanwhile, the supercharged 5.0-litre V8 petrol-engined car serves up almost indecent pace.

The SDV6 hybrid combines the 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine from the SDV6 with an electric motor to boost efficiency and performance. It’s not a plug-in hybrid, however, so doesn’t have the ultra-low CO2 emissions of some rivals. It offers stronger low-rev performance than the TDV6 and better economy, but it’s not as good to drive as the SDV8.

The ride is first class, with a cross-linked air suspension set-up that's standard on all cars, and a suppleness that very few luxury cars can match.&nbsp;

In the bends, you never forget that you're driving a tall, two-tonne, top-heavy SUV when you're behind the wheel of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/land-rover/range-rover/4x4/review/n17353">Range Rover</a>, but the car is more agile than you may expect. It feels precise and inspires confidence in most situations, allowing you to place it accurately on the road. Should you decide to really chuck the Range Rover at a twisty B-road, though, it does start to pitch and lean more in bends than you’d like.

Inside, there's plenty of space up front, and large amounts of both leg and head room in the rear for three.&nbsp; You won’t want for boot capacity in the Range Rover. There’s more than enough space for a couple of adults’ luggage and a reasonably hefty baby buggy – or a few sets of golf clubs. The floor itself is decently flat, but actually getting deep into the load space can be tricky; that’s because the Range Rover has a two-piece tailgate and the section that lowers down can get in your way as you’re reaching forwards.

If you're interested in buying a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars/land-rover/range-rover?used=true&amp;nearlynew=true&amp;postCode=tw1%203sp">used Range Rover,</a> or any of the other cars mentioned in this article, head over to our used car classified site <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/used-cars">here</a>.&nbsp;

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The Range Rover is a luxury SUV, a class it shares with the more expensive Bentley Bentayga. This features an opulent interior brimming with goodies, is also very rapid and offers lots of personalisation options. However, the Range Rover offers more space inside, and the Bentayga’s infotainment system isn't as good as you'd expect on a car of this class. It’s also not as good off road as the Range Rover, but it is substantially better made.,The Audi SQ7 is another luxury SUV that, despite having very limited off-road abilities, pitches itself against the Range Rover. It has prodigious performance, excellent handling, lots of room and a high-quality interior. Against that, it’s expensive and doesn’t have the badge that buyers in this class, even when buying used, might demand, although once again it's clearly a more dependable car than the Range Rover.,For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car? Newsletter hereIf you're interested in buying a used Range Rover, or any of the other cars mentioned in this article, head over to our used car classified site here. ,Page 5 of 5

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