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Range Rover SUV (2002-2012): owner reviews

Name: Range Rover SUV
Brand: Land Rover

"The ultimate 4x4: the Range Rover is amazing to drive on-road and equally good off it."

by Carbuyer team

28 Jun 2013

Carbuyer Rating

4.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.3 out of 5

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78%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

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Common Problems

Electrics (9 cases)
Suspension (4 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (2 cases)
Brakes, Electrics, Gearbox / clutch (1 cases)
Other (5 cases)
Engine, Gearbox / clutch (1 cases)
Engine, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension (1 cases)
Brakes, Electrics, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension (1 cases)
Brakes (2 cases)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

One minor issue in nearly 3 years. Very impressed.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

It's bad on fuel but I expected that. It was also Ł6k cheaper than a diesel when I bought it.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

21.7

Review

In 7 years it has no t broken down or needed any major repairs

Running Cost

3 out of 5

only have to put fuel in and normal serving costs of about Ł550 per year

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

no issues since new, apart from one parking sensor failure

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Expensive car and expensive running costs

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

The car has been good for the length of time ive had it, with the exception of the suspension compressor requiring changing as it had a fault. This was done under the warranty

Running Cost

3 out of 5

The car is no overly economical but considering the size of it, its reasonable

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

As you will have gathered fro my answers, i am very satisfied with my car and have been a range rover driver/owner for over 20 years. I will own one as long as i can get in and out unaided! My car has some overfinch "tweeks" which meansthat it is quite uniqueto me. It is the nearest thing that to a sports car which you can take to the cash and carry - we are hoteliers.

Version

vouge se, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Pile of over ratted junk 3rd land rover product and all the same never bying another

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

vogue SE, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Brilliant cruiser, very comfortable, carries loads, bit thirsty, bit ponderous on twisty roads but has a silky smooth ride than will take one most places if you want to. It takes the strain out of a long journey.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

CANT FAULT THE BMW ENGINE. 2WKS AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR WIPER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING. BUT THE CAR ITSELF IS ABSOLUTALY SUPERB.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

THE COST OF SPARES IS HIGH. MY WINDSCREEN CRACKED,Ł1000 TO REPLACE. BUT, SUCH A PRESTIGE VEHICLES COST WILL BE HIGHER THAN LOWER MARKET VEHICLE

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

26.9

Review

Great car to drive, reliability is great, (touch wood) had no problems with the car

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Parts are a little pricey, likes the fuel but better than my last car a Audi RS4.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

110K, once on a tow truck for a fuel pump

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Service is cheaper than the Mercs I had before and less little things need replacing

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

31.5

Review

No failures to date. Advisory wheel bearing replacement under warranty

Running Cost

4 out of 5

For the car size and weight it is extremely economical despite driving it hard. Would use independant for repairs outside of warranty.

Version

>3 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Not long after purchase the battery went flat over the course of two hours for no reason.

Running Cost

1 out of 5

Very, very expensive to fuel and price of parts and labour at Land Rover are high

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

nothing to tell it 100% reliable

Running Cost

4 out of 5

big car big cost's. Most of cost's are taxes anyway.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Slight issue with flat battery - drain caused by alarm/tracker and once by faulty rear door catch

Running Cost

1 out of 5

If you can afford the car, you should be able to afford the running costs. But, over time, the costs have spiralled, road tax/petrol/servicing etc

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Hasn't missed a beat. A single problem with a flat battery when it wasn't used for a period of time, (flattened by the alarm/tracker) but that's just how these things are!

Running Cost

1 out of 5

Very expensive for fuel, road tax, tyres, and servicing. Hence the low mileage!

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Total reliability

Running Cost

3 out of 5

After 14 Range Rovers am used to what are relatively high running costs however absorbing these costs allows me to drive the worlds best 4&4

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

these cars are not the most reliable, but love it anyway.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

i drive my car for pleasure runs mainly so not to bothered about running costs. I did a lot of research about the car before buying so was happy to accept it.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GTi, 1.6-litre to 1.9-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

I' feel good the my car so is my parteneur so help me to many importance the my profession.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

HSE petrol 4.4l V8

Year of registration

2003

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

2003 Range Rover 4.4l V8 (175000km so far) BMW designed and built. Easily best in class. Recommend automatic gearbox oil change every 50,000 miles and new timing chain tensioner at 100,000 miles based on personal experience.

Reliability

4 out of 5

Over the thirteen years there have been three tow ins. Burst coolant top hose, burst coolant reservoir and timing chain guide disintegration.

Performance

5 out of 5

The 4.4l petrol engine gives almost high performance.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Not cheap to run.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Starting to show its age and high mileage.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

High fuel costs, servicing costs from LR main dealers are exorbitant

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Turbo failure, suspension faults, brake faults

Performance

4 out of 5

Responsive and great to drive, especially relative to the economy performance

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Spares reasonable if you shop carefully. Fuel costs high but as expected.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

bullet proof, never given me a problem

Running Cost

4 out of 5

expensive fuel costs, but then I knew that when I bought it

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Trouble with the car leaning over when immobile Trouble with the car making a clonking nosie

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Absolutely faultless.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

I expected fuel to be an issue with a 5L car, so no issues there. Servicing has been quite costly, also.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Never had a fault

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Accepatable considering engine size and type of driving.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Problem with ARC bushes seems to be a common fault

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Not cheap to run but too be expected for a car of this type....

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Awesome beast of a vehicle. 100% versatile. Does everything brilliantly. But, of course, thirsty.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Has been fantastic, but i look after it. I was going to trade it fr a more ecconomical car but thought that i would lose more than i would save and would prefer to drive a car of this marque!

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Only one problem during warranty period and nothing since (86k miles)

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Very good for a 3.5 ton car

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Replaced usual wornout components, plus. HT leads and coil packs.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Fuel consumption is obviously bad but to be expected. The car is used as a second car. I could not use this as my vehicle.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

No faults experienced at all.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Annual service is quite expensive - a condition based servicing schedule would be preferable for a relatively low mileage driver.

Version

>3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

So far so good...!

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Parts and labour are really expensive even with an independent specialist

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

vogue, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Couldnt ask for more from my car other than better fuel economy in the current climate, costs me a fortune to run.

Version

Vogue, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Poor built quaility, sealed for life gearbox - i don't think so £3,000 and three weeks later, turbo charger failure, fuel pump failure, suspension knocks, cannot use bluetooth system with iphone, various electrical gremlins.

Version

vouge se, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Pile of rubbish that promises so much but delivers very little, rubbish sat nav for europe hard seats drinks fuel at an alarming rate and dealers that do nott give a damb aboul reliability £1000 for front and rear disks and pads rip off! And disks did not need replacing! Terrible electrics and battery that will work when it feels like it and not replaced under warantee. paint flaking off wheels after 1200 miles paint warantee does not cover wheels! Such a shame for what is regarded as the best off roader this is my famillys 7th modern day land rover and will never buy another and don not get me started on my previous disco 3 pile of poo no one should get conned by the media saying these cars are great they are not they are rubish with a dealer network to match.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

, Above 3.0-litre, Hybrid/Alternative, Automatic

Year of registration

2004

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Excellent, comfortable, great performance from 4400cc engine, spacious, does not get stuck in the snow or mud, economical as runs on lpg, surely the best 4x4xfar !

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

Considering the size, economy, comfort, caryring capacity etc etc it's superb. A few minor build quality (they dont seemed to have learnt since the 80s)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue SE TDV8

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I bought this car off my Managing Director who had it parked at work for over a year as he has many other cars and was offered a pathetic amount for it .I plucked up the courage and asked if I might buy it and he gave me a price I could not refuse. Best Managing Director ever and even got it mot'd with a few repairs including a new brake caliper. I always dreamed of owning a Range Rover and finally got one and have loved every moment of driving it. Even my wife encourages me to overtake – it's very powerful. There are no squeaks or rattles, I'm very impressed so far. I've fitted two rear tyres and an intercooler hose so far. I love it!!!!!

Reliability

so far no more than any other car

Performance

fantastic...goes like a rocket

Running Cost

22 plus mpg so affordable

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I have a Range Rover Vogue Fantom Full spec 3.0 Best car iv ever had i do at least 40k per year & drive on the limit, before people start to criticise the vehicle they are driving they should learn how to drive them, yes it may be an automatic gearbox but you can still select the gear you want thus saving fuel, come on guys think before you speak.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

perfect never had a breakdown

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Service parts are reasonable and fuel consumption is reasonable for type of vehicle

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

ONE SUSPENSION PROBLEM WHICH WAS REPAIRED AT LAND ROVER EXPENSE

Running Cost

2 out of 5

EXPENSIVE FOR SERVICING AND TYRES

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Constantly breaking down with an intermittant fault, so bad I had the telephone number at Land Rover Customer service saved on my phone for a specific operator.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Economy as expected for a large 4x4.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2009

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

No issues to date - very reliable.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Fuel consumption is high with enthusiastic and urban driving but not unreasonable given type of car, weight and superb engine. Performance is very impressive when there's a need to deploy it.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

24.7

Review

Only real failures to date has been an alternator and an alarm sensor, though sidelight bulb replaced at last service.

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Avoid Main Agents and always use genuine parts via an excellent local specialist, plus keep to service indicator and they seem to just keep going

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

only once broke down burst suspension air bag easly repaired at road side

Running Cost

3 out of 5

fuel main cost plus engine oil usage

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

>3 litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Heater controls broke, and 4wd low stopped working.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Expensive on fuel and parts

Version

vogue, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

A very good car but still some reliability problems that need to be addressed

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Vogue, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2002

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Review

It betters the manufacturers mpg figures, with my driving style, and considerably more on a long run, so it's not the gas guzzler that many think it is. It's the most comfortable car i have ever owned. While it has had some reliability issues, overall it again was better than it's reputation might suggest.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

autobiography, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

Very pleased with it.The Electrics are quite complicated and there are a number of software bugs which need sorting but overall i love driving my car

Version

Vogue, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2001

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

P38 range rover - superb as long as you go in with your eyes open i.e. you can't expect it to be cheap to run.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

vogue, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Having bought a old range rover i could not bring mysel to buy a car so bought a newer range rover, once driven forever smitten!!

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