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Pretty sad that the very country that makes them, rates them the worst vehicle they ever made....😂 My friend just had to replace the airbags in his and it was over 2 grand, month later the trans blew.... I sent him all the poor ratings and costs to replace everything, before he bought it...He didn't believe me tho..🙄😅. Google can be your best friend, especially with these piles of shit
I love LR Range Rovers, they are wonderful vehicles, like no other, truly addictive and will not hear a word against them. They have put both my children through private school, paid for our holiday home in Spain 🇪🇸 and kept my wife in the manner she appreciates. Yes, I am now a retired LR mechanic and so grateful they never managed to sort out reliability. 😎
Im a former Land Rover tech, I can tell you that those are the best rovers of that generation, the timing issues were usually solved during the warranty period they don’t have the common engine coolant outlet pipe failure or the rear coolant manifold failure which will take out the engine (these engines do not like overheating). The suspension stuff gets pricey if the hydraulic dynamic suspension or the air struts start to leak, and even then AB and lucky 8 have pretty much everything for them. I’ve done so many I literally can work on them blindfolded. Hoovie did steal this thing, good job buddy! Gooooood job!
@Pablo Portilla, Thanks for the advice. I am looking for a 2013 sport. The problem is that they are too pricey. Where can I get an affordable one. I normally check cargurus and they are expensive.
@@nativeson1559 if you’re not mechanically inclined it is best to buy and pay the premium from a dealer, the warranty itself is a huge convenient add on. Buying used or from an auction are always a bad gamble no matter what hoov got lucky with this one
I just bought a 2010 sport supercharged for $1800. Amazing condition. Got it at an auction but it doesn’t run. Any advise would be astronomically helpful. Lol
I understand the sentiment but this one time case as shown in this video proves otherwise so that must mean to only buy Range Rovers at GM dealers. Better yet, I'm going to look for an Aston at the local Mitsubishi Dealer!
It's a shame his content has become so predictable as a result of it though. Now he just buys cars for a couple of videos based on potential views. He used to be so creative with his videos
"UMMM ACKSHUALLY JEREMY CLARKSON HAS A..." Jeremy Clarkson's Diesel Range Rover was mechanically totaled after both turbos failed in 2020 which flooded the engine with oil. If you're going to correct someone you should at least make sure you're right.
This was EXACTLY my vehicle until I wrecked it when someone ran a red light. Drove well over 60k miles and driven to both ends of the country. The only actual issue I had was the power steering wheel controls went out and had to be replaced. If you take care of your Range Rover it will last. Don't get in a wreck or the cost to repair far outweighs totaling it out like I had to. My family and I absolutely love this vehicle and if you plan on selling it I legitimately am interested. I'll even drive to you and haul it with my new 2014 Range Rover Autobiography.
I’ve owned both and really you must do your research and buy the right models of BMW and LR for reliability. That said I have found LRs best products to be much better than BMWs best
@@rahimi4762 speaking specifically about reliability I have had far fewer problems with my LR products than what are considered the most reliable BMW models. Both have fairly good build quality but not Honda levels of reliability.
I have a 2009 Rang Rover Sport (non supercharged) and it's been extremely reliable (160k miles). Only work I've had to do is replace the air suspension with Arnott air bags which was only $600 and took me 2 hours to do all four corners, all four brake rotors and pads which took about 10 minutes per side after taking the wheels off, and the front hood latch which was $18 and took 5 minutes since the alarm kept going off. Otherwise the car has been great, no check engine lights or other weird electrical gremlins. I guess sometimes you just get lucky with Range Rovers and sometimes they're money pits. I've also learned that dealers and independent mechanics wayyyy overcharge for work on these, most stuff is extremely simple and they charge for hours of labor on jobs that take no time at all. The air suspension was only 4 easily accessible nuts on each air bag and took less than 30 minutes to get them out and put a new one in. Local shop wanted $1600 to do the job that only took me 2 hours having never done it before.
Is it the 4.2L? Those were significantly more reliable than the 5.0 that Hoovie has. The 2010-2011 5.0L had similar timing chain issues as the old 4.0Ls from 97-02. Still this motor is considered quite reliable even compared against other car brands. The drivetrain is one of the most reliable parts on this LR as long as those timing chain tensioners don't go out.
I used to work with these in the UK, getting them onto ships to be exported worldwide. I can't say I enjoyed the sport model specifically, the headroom wasn't all that and I am over six foot, but they were extremely comfortable and fast. Not bad at all for 90% off of new prices
i had a 2012 one of these for 3 years, when it was running right, it was a fantastic vehicle........but.......the cost of repairs and especially parts was beyond eye opening. i would strongly suggest that anyone interested in one of these have the extra cash to pay for the expected service/repair bills that will accompany this guy.
Thing is, you can only deal with major failures so much and eventually get tired of its maintenance. You’ll be off spending more in repairs a year than the cars value lol. I would strongly recommend someone interested in these to not get it unless you’re getting a brand new one.
I think he's going back to what he did in the past where he brought Hoopties because he has recently experienced a decline in the number of subscribers and views...
As I sit in my 07 RR Supercharged on a level C road , in the middle of Iowa,waiting for AAA and contemplating whether to torch it, and walk away, I get a notification that you uploaded a new video! The irony! And now all is right in the world...and I will fix it :-)
I had a 2013 RRS Autobiography..... and still miss it. Was one of my favorite cars I have ever owned. Power is incredible and quality of interior was excellent. I was a lucky - zero issues in 50K miles.. Only one problem with air suspension (under warranty). Pound for pound - hard to beat.
Several years ago one of my closest friends bought a “certified” Range Rover from a Dealership. To this day it was the nicest riding, most comfortable SUV I’ve ever been in. It was beautiful. We took it on a long test drive including a little light off roading (basically an unpaved road). I came away impressed and completely understood the Range Rover mystique after. Unfortunately that trip was only one of three he made in it before it ended up in a series of shops and was eventually deemed “unrepairable”.
But is still a Ford-designed Lion TD. They did both a 3.0L V6 (a version of it was used in the US-spec F-150 / Lobo pickup until '21 MY) and a 4.4L V8.
"UMMM ACKSHUALLY JEREMY CLARKSON HAS A..." Jeremy Clarkson's Diesel Range Rover was mechanically totaled after both turbos failed in 2020 which flooded the engine with oil. If you're going to correct someone you should at least make sure you're right.
For that suspension error I had that same error on the 2013 RRS. I replaced the compressor. Issue was still there. I found out it was the middle air suspension reservoir valve block.
Same colour and trim as my FIL’s RRS, his is 2012 Diesel which has a minor facelift including different gear selector and tailgate. I rebuilt the air suspension compressor and refurbished the air dryer with a kit for about £80. That sorted the suspension issues he was having. Valve blocks can be an issue if the air dryer granules have turned to powder and got past the filters.
If I remember correctly, Clarkson’s is not a sport because he HAS to have the drop down tailgate. Pretty sure at some point he said that is what makes a Range Rover a Range Rover.
The reason why the first gen Range Rover Sport was not considered a real Range Rover was because this first gen was built using the discovery 3 chassis. This is what Jeremy Clarkson mentions.
Recently learned the air suspension available on this is top notch, possibly unmatched among luxury off roaders of the era. Monotube shocks, adaptive damping, ability to raise and lower for ground clearance. Actually probably an underrated off-roader platform.
I know of plenty of people who've had relatively trouble free motoring with Range Rovers. It seems that when you get a good one, they are good, but when you get a bad one....oooooffff! they are NAUGHTEH!
I just took in a 2011 RRS SDV6 as part of a deal and honestly I’m in love with the car. Smooth, solid, and it seems that most issues on these cars come from owners who can’t afford proper maintenance on a depreciated high en vehicle. I’ll be following this one closely Hoov!
Pretty sure clarkson has a L322 Range Rover that’s a turbo diesel rather than a supercharged petrol but he did have a 2021 D350 Vogue SE as a loaner for a week
I think you are right, the supercharged petrol versions of these were never particularly popular in the UK, as fuel consumption and price just made them fairly poor choices compared to the diesel counterpart
@@fawncashew first version of the 5.0 S/C v8 had their fair share of problems too but in the last few years have been pretty reliable but fuel consumption never got better 😂
What I always wonder about Hoovie, is how does he do so many miles on so many cars, does he spend his day just driving around or what? He is racking up 10's of thousands of miles a year on multiple vehicles from the sounds of it .
I love mine! You really have to drive one to appreciate it. No timing chain issues yet and i am pushing 121k. Must be willing to do your own maintenance to save you a ton.
I want a supercut of Hoovie ducking down behind all the vehicles over the last year or so, to prepare for jumping out and saying "Welcome to Hoovie's Garage"
It's always nice when you buy a used vehicle and find out it's not going to bleed you dry right out of the gate. Luckily because I was a trained mechanic I can spot issues 99% of the time and so far never got into something I regretted also being able to do your own work is a plus though.
Wow! I just bought a 2012 Range Rover Sport HSE Luxury and after replacing the front air ride suspension, a/c fan clutch and electrical clutch it’s damn near perfect. I love how it handles. I also have a 2020 Discovery but the old Range Rover is a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing your fortunate accidental buy with us. Best wishes.
In the UK, these always rank in the top 5 most unreliable cars, according to magazine surveys. So the more options the better as they take their turn to stop working. Good luck!
@@derekmcfadyen127 can attest, pure evil, we wont touch em. we got a dead one dumped on us, gave him the numbers of the specialists, its still there, none of em can get it moving and none of em will take it to their own shop. noone can test the ecu even bba reman. total junk. its absurd as the engine is a great motor...the car and ancilliaries attached to it seems to be the issue.
Only those that want to appear 'posh' buy them, (even though they are chavs haha!) They want prove they can afford the other cars while its in the dealers workshop for half the year !
I bought a used 2010 in 2016 and owned for 4 years with no major issues. Overall, loved the interior, power, features and comfort. A few minor issues. Starter ($500 part), Transmission Linkage ($45), and a plastic cooling system part ($50). It did like to eat batteries every 2 years like my 2004 disco did as well. Used a Garmin Speak Plus which paired great with the LR entertainment system for streaming music with hands free controls.
Hi Tyler, here are some surprises 😊 This Sport is actually based on the LR3. Chassis, suspension, etc are all the same. You will also find that this Sport is actually heavier than your newer, bigger, Range Rover. This one has a steel ladder chassis with a monocoque on top, while your other RR is a single aluminum monocoque. I think about 300kg difference. Clunking in suspension are 99% always the front lower or rear top suspension arms, the rubber bushings at chassis side are fluid filled and will leak out the fluid and start clunking. You can replace the bushings alone, but labor to get them in and out is more expensive than replacing the entire arm. Oh, and to keep your suspension compressor happy, replace the air dryer before it cloggs up. 99% of compressor failures are due to air dryer blocking air from getting into the compressor. Good luck! 😊
i just send em too the scrapper, not worth it, they really arent, unless you are towing- but the guys who tow with them generally couldnt give a fk anbout the code list you find in every single one of em... not even range rover specialists like range rovers unless they are sadistic thieves. toyotas exist, anyone buying , looking at buying "repairing" or promoting land rovers is going to a special corner of the hot place.
Actually his has the 3.6L TDV8. I looked up the plate while watching Clarkson's Farm. Edit: apparently it's been mechanically totalled. Doesn't mean I'm wrong. The Range Rover used in the show is registered in the UK and you can look up any UK plate and find the engine displacement and type, among other things.
"UMMM ACKSHUALLY JEREMY CLARKSON HAS A..." Jeremy Clarkson's Diesel Range Rover was mechanically totaled after both turbos failed in 2020 which flooded the engine with oil. If you're going to correct someone you should at least make sure you're right.
His constant mention of the crazy market makes me start to believe that selling the cars was a Car Trek challenge for who could sell their old cars for the most over sticker price or something like that.
The L320 series was actually a big step forward in reliability from prior Land Rovers and Range Rovers as its underpinnings were entirely Discovery/LR3/LR4, meaning not the most unreliable Range Rover ever, but hey, the title gets views I totally get it. Most of the issues they have are as common as a Honda Accord or any other normal car like sensors or AC compressors, unless of course you count the air suspension and to be fair, every vehicle in this category with air suspension is going to have issues with time and use.
Hoovie I've had my 2011 RRS Supercharged for years. I have had to spend some money on it keeping it going, but at the end of the day there is no other vehicle like it and I don't want to get rid of it!
Same. I bought a 2012 Autobiography and it was a love-hate relationship. Never got rid of it though because it was honestly too much fun. I later got a 2019 Evoque Dynamic and recently traded that in as the down payment on a 2022 Sport SVR. They’re just too nice.
Anyone saying this is the most unreliable Range Rover (Sport) has never been around a P38 RR. Shorten the oil change interval on the AJ133 and it's a fantastic engine. I've had 3 LR4's and an L322 all with the AJ133, biggest issue was a coolant hose failure that cost $315 to fix at a shop. I won't ever give up Rovers for my daily drivers, for the little air suspension issues they're absolutely worth it. And that air suspension fault just needs a rebuild of the compressor if it's a Hitatchi which it should be in that year. $60 for the kit and it's all sorted!
The bad error as you call it is usually connected to the air suspension steering angle sensor. Pull over, key on steering wheel straight, full turn left to right. I usually do it with a scanner, but sometimes that'll reset the SAS as a quick fix.
I have the same car, same model, I love it. The timing chains were already done with the updated kit. The front end knock is something you might have to get used to. I also replaced both front lower control arms, but it is actually the nature of the hydrolic active rollbar that is a bit noisy. It is called hydrolic nock, same as you can get in your house water system 😁 If the control arm, sway bar bushes and drop links are OK, then the hydrolic nock is surely the issue. Good luck and enjoy.
That's a pretty good price for the 2010 supercharged. That engine is somewhat better than previous ones. That one has always been on my list, but I do enjoy my 2004 Discovery 2 as well :).
i own one right now (2012). it’s at 110k mi… literally the most reliable car i’ve owned so far. i’ve owned 2 MB GLs. a 2010 GL350 (i know don’t judge me i sold it luckily) a nightmare, a 2013 GL450… wasn’t THAT bad actually, but i had to replace the entire suspension, and now i currently own a 2013 GL550 and i knew what i was getting myself into because of the 450 being the same exact chassis. since owning the RR sport all i had to replace was lower control arms and normal maintenance. that’s it. i am waiting on the timing chain issue, but other than that, SOLID. no other suspension issues what’s so ever. i was even shocked (no pun intended) 😵💫
The reality is that most people can’t afford it new, and they can’t afford the maintenance for a used rover. In terms of value proposition- there is no other car that has the luxury features, on road performance and off road capabilities- all in one car. So those people talk crap.
@@richardrace237 the Germans are on par or even better in tech and although they can also be unreliable, they’re nowhere near as bad as rovers and are more likely to be trouble free, at least until the warranty period. Many people can afford a used rovers maintenance initially but go broke with how damn frequently its components fail, they’re notoriously known as the most unreliable globally for a reason and you’re better off with a German competitor new or used than this. In fact I was even interested in one a while ago with a 3 year old Range Rover and while it drove ok, it was already squatting near the front and needed new air suspension. Great cars when new, sell it as soon as it’s out of warranty or better off leasing.
Bought one like yours in 2016 but it is a 2013. I t was a pre owned CPO car. Since I have owned it, I have had zero issues/ nothing wrong- touch wood. Enjoyed your video and good luck!
Lucky buy! Minus the chain guides eventually needing to be replaced. L322 2006 owner here. I think this particular one is worth it, as mentioned Hoovie got lucky.
Now that my job is work-from-home permanently, sometimes I tempt the idea of driving something like this, since I don’t need to rely on a car for much these days. I won’t, though, but it’s still fun.
No such things as unreliable Land Rovers, only unreliable owners. I know loads or people that Land Rovers with way more mileage than that and no issues apart from regular servicing. My Disco (D4) is at 140k with no major issues over the years apart from regular service items being done (although it did get a new compressor). I use it as a touring vehicle with mainly Americans and they simply can not believe it’s a high mileage (in the uk that is) truck as it looks so good and is so comfortable. Epic trucks! Regularly service the thing and it will look after you.
We bought the LR4 with the 5.0. The guides make noise at idle but we've put 30k on it with trips to damn near Canada and damn near Miami, twice. These things are very reliable.
Yeah, probably a good owner who kept it well maintained. Made the smart decision and sold it just as it was getting into the mileage range where the timing chain failures start.
I have a 2010 Range Rover L322 supercharged, 100% worth the hassle. It is great seeing peoples' reaction to a full fat Range Rover on the offroad trails.
I LOVE my 2022 RR sport. First problem in 7 years and it was the gas tank recall, which land rover paid for. Did a full custom exhaust and it dyno'd at 464 to the wheels.
You should sell vehicles more often. Buying a reliable vehicle afterwards, who would have though it possible? As for unreliable Range Rovers, watch the UK Top Gear special filmed in Bolivia.
I see future repair videos on this one, depending on how long he keeps it. On a ranger rover broken in is usually followed shortly by broken down, Let see how much he likes it if it leaves him stranded - we wish you good luck Tyler. TICK...TICK...TICK......
While I was watching this I got a reply on one of the inquiries for a vehicle- probably the best email I’ve ever got- even though it’s because I’m 1/2 brain dead and thought a truck was way too low of a price ….I’m a teacher and I get a BOATLOAD of emails , but one from THE HOOVIE ? This made my night. Thx hoovie!
I bought a 2010 full size autobiography 6 months ago. Was listed at a great price by a private seller a town over. Bought it with 89,000 miles now its coming up on 100k already. Its been surprisingly been great! I have the full service history and the only repair its really needed was a water pump at 60k. I am selling it however because I don't want to dump money into it if problems start. It was an impulse buy and I had a great summer road tripping in it, cant complain about that!
