Air suspension (compressor, air springs)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
€600–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Land Rover Range Rover (L322)
2002–2012
2
engines covered
8
known faults
32,002
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Land Rover Range Rover (L322) was built from 2002 to 2012.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 8 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Timing chain tensioners and guides (5.0 V8, to 2012): it usually appears at 80,000–160,000 km and costs €2,500–4,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (12.0 %), brakes (10.2 %), lights, wipers and visibility (8.4 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, steering, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 / 3.0d (BMW M57) | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · BMW LL-04 / LL-98 · ~6.5–7.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-20 / 0W-20 · JLR STJLR.51.5122 · ~7.25–8.0 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
2.5 / 3.0d (BMW M57)
Swirl flaps
usually 120,000–220,000 km · High risk
Signs: Can break off into the engine
Fix: Remove / blank off or replace
€200–600
Turbo actuator (electronic)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, turbo codes
Fix: Replace the actuator
€300–700
EGR cooler / valve
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, power loss
Fix: Replace EGR cooler / valve
€400–1,100
Piezo injectors (M57N2)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2005–2010 only
Signs: Rough running, smoke
Fix: Replace injector
€400–1,200
3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133)
Timing chain tensioners and guides (5.0 V8, to 2012)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2009–2012 only
Signs: Rattle on a cold start, timing fault codes
Fix: Replace the chains, guides and updated tensioners
€2,500–4,500
Water pump and plastic coolant pipes (supercharged V6 / V8)
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, low coolant warning, smell of coolant
Fix: Replace the water pump and the coolant pipes under the supercharger
€500–1,500
Supercharger coupling (isolator) rattle
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rattle at idle that stops when the engine is revved
Fix: Replace the supercharger isolator
€400–1,000
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.5 / 3.0d (BMW M57) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 32,002 tests.
| thousand km | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.8 % | 7.6 % | 10.2 % | 11.4 % | 12.8 % |
| Suspension | 5.3 % | 9.2 % | 12.0 % | 14.2 % | 16.0 % |
| Steering | 0.5 % | 1.2 % | 1.9 % | 2.4 % | 2.8 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.1 % | 3.6 % | 5.0 % | 4.9 % | 5.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.5 % | 6.9 % | 8.4 % | 10.2 % | 12.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 2.2 % | 4.3 % | 5.6 % | 7.0 % | 8.8 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.2 % | 1.5 % | 2.1 % | 2.4 % | 2.3 % |
Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age
Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 1,382 cars.
| age (years) | 15–19 | 20+ |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9.2 % | 11.0 % |
| Suspension | 5.8 % | 5.8 % |
| Steering | 2.1 % | 2.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 10.6 % | 9.1 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 20.2 % | 17.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.9 % | 2.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 3.2 % | 2.4 % |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 4,171, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 Diesel4.4 (4,367 cm³) · 230 kW (313 hp) · Diesel | 29.1 % | 2011–2011 | — | — |
| 3.6 Diesel3.6 (3,628 cm³) · Diesel | 24.3 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 2.5 / 3.0d (BMW M57)3.0 (2,993 cm³) · Diesel | 17.5 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 4.4 Diesel4.4 (4,367 cm³) · Diesel | 12.3 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133)5.0 (4,999 cm³) · Petrol | 8.3 % | 2010–2011 | — | — |
| 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133)5.0 (4,999 cm³) · 375 kW (510 hp) · Petrol | 2.2 % | 2011–2011 | — | — |
| 2.5 / 3.0d (BMW M57)3.0 (2,993 cm³) · 180 kW (245 hp) · Diesel | 1.7 % | 2011–2011 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 315 complaints.
Common questions
Does the Land Rover Range Rover (L322) have a timing chain or a timing belt?
2.5 / 3.0d (BMW M57): chain; 3.0 V6 / 5.0 V8 supercharged (Jaguar Land Rover AJ126 / AJ133): chain.
What are the known problems with the Land Rover Range Rover (L322)?
The faults with the highest risk: timing chain tensioners and guides (5.0 V8, to 2012) (80,000–160,000 km, €2,500–4,500); swirl flaps (120,000–220,000 km, €200–600); air suspension (compressor, air springs) (100,000–200,000 km, €600–2,500); water pump and plastic coolant pipes (supercharged V6 / V8) (60,000–140,000 km, €500–1,500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What does the Land Rover Range Rover (L322) most often fail its roadworthiness test on?
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: suspension (12.0 %), brakes (10.2 %), lights, wipers and visibility (8.4 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, steering, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
What should you check when buying a used Land Rover Range Rover (L322)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: rattle on a cold start, timing fault codes; can break off into the engine. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
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Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
BMW 3 Series (E91/E92/E93) 2005–2013BMW 3 Series (E90) 2005–2012BMW 5 Series (E60) 2003–2010BMW 3 Series (E46) 1998–2006BMW X5 (E70) 2006–2013Jaguar XF (X250) 2007–2015BMW 5 Series (E39) 1995–2004BMW X3 (E83) 2003–2010
Other Land Rover models
Land Rover Discovery 3 / Discovery 4 2004–2016Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L320) 2005–2013Land Rover Discovery 2 1998–2004Land Rover Freelander 1 1998–2006Land Rover Freelander 2 2006–2014Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2018Land Rover Defender (L316) 1990–2016
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026