How reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Land Rover Range Rover consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 32,756 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 85.4%.
Land Rover Range Rover reliability by year
How the Land Rover Range Rover performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 74% | – |
| 1984 | 80.8% | – |
| 1985 | 86.1% | – |
| 1986 | 77.5% | – |
| 1987 | 80% | – |
| 1988 | 81.1% | – |
| 1989 | 83.3% | – |
| 1990 | 84.3% | – |
| 1991 | 82.9% | – |
| 1992 | 82.9% | – |
| 1993 | 78.5% | – |
| 1994 | 77.8% | – |
| 1995 | 75.3% | – |
| 1996 | 78% | – |
| 1997 | 74.3% | – |
| 1998 | 73.9% | – |
| 1999 | 76.1% | – |
| 2000 | 77.3% | – |
| 2001 | 75.5% | – |
| 2002 | 74.4% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Land Rover Range Rover as a model. The reliability of any individual Land Rover Range Rover also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Range Rover consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 85%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Land Rover Range Rover?
The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.4% of inspections); A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (1% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (0.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.8% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.7% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Range Rover?
For a typical Land Rover Range Rover, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 142,350 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Land Rover Range Rover before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.