LET’S TALK RELIABILITY! L322 Range Rover.

Finally got the chance to film a video of my dad's L322 5.0 Supercharged V8 Autobiography and he even made a guest appearance himself!

Many have questioned the reliability of these luxurious and powerful machines. Despite the prevailing skepticism, the L322 has proven to be an incredible performer, combining comfort, style, and power.

What more would you want? You just can’t beat the feeling of driving a Range Rover!

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[justinneill]

I have the 3.0 TD6 (2002 year), Ive had it for 12 years and it has 300, 000km on the clock. This model gets some stick for being underpowered but it isn't really underpowered, it just isn't overpowered. If you're happy sticking to speed limits and aren't into overtaking with limited space up ahead, this is perfectly powerful enough. Leaving other things like transmission aside, this 3.0 TD6 BMW engine is just about the most durable power plant you wil find in a Range Rover, and I've had that from friends who work in the service department of a LR dealership. At 300, 000k, mine still purrs as smoothly as the day I bought it. Now for the "downside, " I've had a new gearbox, turbo, air suspension, fuel pump, injector, wiper motor, handbrake assembly, discs all round and more... around £15k on "non routine" maintenance, but a lot of that was due to imminent issues thanks to the previous owners' negligence and the bills have eased a lot over the past 3-4 years. Mine gets a full anti rust treatment every autumn and is professionally cleaned underneath every Spring. Budget for £2000 a year on non-routine maintenance (that's what I have averaged over 12 years) but keep in mind that isn't linear, it could be £4000 one year and nothing the next. My gearbox and turbo went in the same year soon after buying the car (total around £5000) but for the last 2 years my only extraordinary expense was a new windscreen when a rock hit it which can happen anywhere anytime. Be realistic about what this car costs to keep on the road, and plan to keep it for a good while so that you get a decent return on the addtional investment in the vehicle you will inevitably have to make. If i's still worth it (it is for me!) then go for it.

[davidbrooks]

Range Rovers are a complicated top marque 4x4. They are not more or less unreliable than any other comparable vehicle. The problem comes when people buy them because of the brand kudos but do not have the money to maintain them. If you maintain them probably they are very reliable. I had a Supercharged L322 for a number of years and it was an incredible motor. As long as your service them on time and fix any minor faults straight away then they are great.
Problems occur when owners just run the car with the faults till they worsen and then complain after because they break down. Don’t but this top marque luxury 4x4 if you don’t have the money to service & maintain it.

[harpers]

Great video I am a very proud owner of an L322 3.6TDV8 2010 and consider them to be one of the best looking cars ever made. Same as you Farther I had a 4.4TDV8 loved it and had to sell it, regretting every second so when I got the opportunity its to own another I jumped at it and now enjoying the L322 experience again. I totally agree with you keep up with routine servicing and age related preventive repairs and these cars will deliver back to you by the bucket load ... keep on motoring in your future classic :)

[theyjustwantyourmoney]

As a mechanic having worked on these cars many times, I can say these cars do not have to be old to be a pain, even new ones develop faults and malfunctions that are not acceptable at all for any manufacturer, I find it extremely difficult to defend Land Rover no matter how much I love them.

[paulleeson]

Excellent video, I’ve had mine for 5 years now and it’s been the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Love them.

[JamesAllen]

At last someone with common sense in their comments on a L322. Having worked in the mechanics world and read thousands of comments on forums etc, it still amuses me that people expect cars to never breakdown when in their ownership. They literally have mental breakdowns themselves Lol. The key is preventable maintenance and that will go someway to addressing problems that could rear their ugly head later on.

[adzy]

Great video. Beautifully brutal car. I have the 4.4 normally aspirated jag engined model and love the wafting. Completely agree with other comments, it’s all about keeping on top of the maintenance (and having a topped up slush fund to take the stress out of unforeseen repairs).

[martiniv]

If Clarkson and Harry rate them as the best RR built, then good enough for me, great road presence 👌🏻😎

[JackWillyerd]

Flappy Paddles can be retrofitted! I just did it to my 2006 4.4 Jag V8 HSE LUX(The US version of the Vogue SE) I’ve had it for 11years. Needs maintenance for sure, but I have a well sorted 17 yr old truck with almost a quarter of a million miles! 222, 222 on Aug 6 2023… Great truck, I love it.

[KingzCub]

Great video. I picked one up not too long ago the 5.0 supercharged as well. Did all the maintenance and few repairs and it runs super smooth

[judgecorner]

Beautiful trucks I have two of them 2007 HSE and a 2012 HSE, while there was a little maintenance required. I have driven both these cars from New York to Charlotte North Carolina without any issues at all.

[FbtGl]

I dont know what people always talk reliability. I have driven my 2010 5.0 SC 100’ miles over two and a half years with no issues. Service that car regularly at a good place and it will be at your service. (And yes that costs something, I know, but it is not a Honda)

[axlebeastly]

I have the exact same model. Same colour, same interior. Although I painted the roof and the top of the door mirrors silver and changed the grille for the Westminster style. It looks a lot more modern now.

[rangerover.]

Thanks for a balanced review. I’m keen to have an L322 and would prefer a petrol (re ULEZ) but I’ve been warned off one in favour of the 4.4 TDV8 because of the timing tensioner issue which is anything from £3-6k to fix IF you can find a specialist with the required kit to fix it. Has this been addressed on your Fathers car?

[emendoz]

I owned a 92 county, 95 LWB, and a 2003 L322 and although I loved them all I have to say that owning these trucks you will need patience and deep pockets. Having said that I can also say that even though I don’t own one now I will own another one in the near future.

[JohnBaxendale]

Flappy paddles were fitted to the TDV8 4.4 from 2010+, 8-speed ZF auto box. I don't think they were ever fitted to the petrol models. Great review though I think you were a bit harsh on the handling, for the weight of the car they handle very well, especially with the adaptive dynamics suspension fitted to the later models the body roll in the corners is very well controlled and they can be good fun to chuck around country roads :)

[DavidHallworth]

To say they don’t handle is a bit unfair on the car… they handle remarkably well for the size of them and you will chicken out a long time before the car looses grip.

[msheep]

Great video. I believe it's called a split tailgate.

[ryanhansen]

I just got a P38, these vehicles are quite exquisite. Perfect for a picnic date

[Kassiusday]

Superb to have the father and daughter at the same time ... what a superb and cute idea ... subscribed .. i have black & black SC the only true colour for them ...😅black & black interior ...