By make
Known Land Rover problems at the APK
Over all generations together Land Rover has an A-problem 23% less often than cars of the same age (rank 11 of 33 makes). 20 times a part fails clearly more often than average on a Land Rover generation.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
By part
Brakes
Repair: medium- Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2019 · 7.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.9%)
- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 6.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.8%)
- Range Rover Velar 2017–2026 · 4.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.9%)
- Range Rover Evoque II 2019–2026 · 3.9% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.8%)
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Leaks
Repair: medium- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 3.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.5%)
- Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2019 · 2.4% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.5%)
- Range Rover Velar 2017–2026 · 1.3% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.5%)
Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.
Control arms / ball joints
Repair: medium- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 10.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.6%)
- Range Rover Velar 2017–2026 · 5.4% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.4%)
- Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2019 · 0.8% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)
Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.
Brake lines
Repair: medium- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 1.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.2%)
- Range Rover Velar 2017–2026 · 0.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.1%)
Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.
Exhaust and emissions
Repair: medium- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 1.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.4%)
- Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2019 · 1.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.3%)
Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.
Body and doors
Repair: small- Range Rover Evoque I 2011–2019 · 1.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.3%)
- Range Rover Velar 2017–2026 · 0.5% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.1%)
Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.
Warning lights
Repair: medium- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 9.7% at 11–12 yrs (national 2.4%)
Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.
Lights
Repair: small- Defender (2020) 2020–2026 · 9.9% at 3–4 yrs (national 6.2%)
Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.
Steering
Repair: large- Range Rover Velar 2017–2026 · 3.9% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.2%)
Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.
Fuel system
Repair: medium- Range Rover Sport II 2013–2023 · 1.0% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.0%)
After starting, smell for fuel and look for wet spots near the tank and lines.
All Land Rover generations in a row
| Generation | A-problems vs. the same age |
|---|---|
| Range Rover Evoque I2011–2019 | 45% less often |
| Range Rover Evoque II2019–2026 | 32% less often |
| Defender (2020)2020–2026 | 15% less often |
| Range Rover Sport II2013–2023 | 8% more often |
| Range Rover Velar2017–2026 | 75% more often |
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Which problems are common on Land Rover cars?
At the APK brakes stands out for Land Rover: on 4 of 6 generations it is clearly more common than on cars of the same age. Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know