Reliability and problems of Land Rover cars
We have documented 2 engines and 2 gearboxes across 6 generations of 4 models from Land Rover. The one that gives the most problems, according to our risk index, is the BMW M57. The lowest-risk one is the ZF 8HP gearbox (moderate risk).
The Land Rover engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
- 1BMW M57Land Rover Range Rover IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity63High risk
- 2TDV6 / SDV6Land Rover Discovery 4, Discovery 3, Range Rover III, Range Rover IV, Range Rover Sport I and Range Rover Sport IIMost serious fault:Critical severity46Moderate risk
- 3ZF 6HP gearboxLand Rover Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport IMost serious fault:High severity46Moderate risk
- 4ZF 8HP gearboxLand Rover Range Rover Sport IIMost serious fault:High severity36Moderate risk
Land Rover models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
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