Luxury SUVs that can traverse the Australian outback or the Sahara desert are a rare breed. However tempting the plush 2012 Range Rover might be, though, a potential buyer must consider Land Rover’s spotty reliability record. Sadly, the Range Rover has ranked consistently low in reliability surveys.

How long does a 2012 Range Rover last?

A Range Rover can last between 150,000 to 200,000 miles with thorough maintenance, regular servicing and conservative driving habits. Based on an annual mileage of 15,000 miles per year this equates to 10 to 13 years of service before breaking down or requiring uneconomical repairs.

Which year Range Rover is the most reliable?

8 Most Reliable SUVs Land Rover Ever Produced

• 8 1970 Range Rover Classic. Via-WIRED.
• 7 1983 Land Rover 110. Via-Hemmings Motor News.
• 6 1989 Land Rover 90. Via-Wikimedia-Commons.
• 5 1989 Land Rover Discovery Series 1.
• 4 2003 Range Rover.
• 3 Land Rover LR4.
• 2 2011 Range Rover Evoque.
• 1 2014 Range Rover Sport SVR.

What are the problems with the Range Rover?

23 Known Land Rover Range Rover Problems. An oil leak at the front of the engine may be a result if internal cracks in the timing cover. A knocking type noise may be noted from the timing cover area. Various faults may occur with the air suspension system. Oil leaks from the valve cover gaskets are not uncommon.

What is the reliability of Range Rover?

For example, more modern Land Rovers and Range Rovers appear to consistently rank at average, at about 3 out of 5 for reliability. But older Land Rovers , such as the 1992 Land Rover has scored full marks from one driver, as has the 2001 Land Rover and the 2003 Land Rover. Other older models have scored a high 4 out of 5 for reliability.

What is a Range Rover?

The Land Rover Range Rover (generally known simply as a Range Rover) is a full-sized luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Land Rover, a marque of Jaguar Land Rover . The Range Rover was launched in 1970 by British Leyland . This flagship model is now in its fourth generation.