Buying a ''HIGH MILEAGE'' 2017 Range Rover 3.0TDV6 - IS IT RISKY?

My 2004 TDV6 had 300,000 miles and was running perfectly when I sold it. BUT, I insisted in changing the engine oil every 3,000 miles and never had a problem. As mmy mechanic says, an engine oil change is the cheapest mechanic you can buy. I now have a 2018 Autobiography with the 4.4 diesel engine which is fabulous and will cruise at 125 mph on the autobahn pulling just 2,500 rpm in 8th gear. High mileage is good as long as they have been serviced well.

I have owned a 2017 L405 from new (showing 108,000 miles now) and would add the following: 1. The base Vogue has less comfortable seats, with fewer adjustments. 2. Go for the Autobiography if you want full leather - it will double the amount of leather inside the car (ceiling, dash, door coverings, centre console). 3. 20” rims ride so much better than the larger rim sizes. 4. Avoid the V6 diesel to save the cost of crank failure and the excessive body roll that comes with the basic suspension.

Great review thanks. I've got a late L322, now with over 125k miles on it. Still drives like it always has. Great cars. Only ever had a few electrical issues. Nothing major. I'll always have a Rangie.

I’m on my second L405, first being a 2015 TDV8 Autobiography that had a full Kahn conversion from new, bought at under a year old and only fault was an engine oil seal, the 23 inch alloys destroyed tyres so I’ve changed it for another TDV8 Autobiography (2016), had it around a year and just turned 50k miles, so far it’s been reliable although it did have the odd electrical issue which I think was due to the battery charge in lockdown when it stood around a lot, since I’m using it more they haven’t reappeared. I’ve always used main dealer or specialist for servicing, whilst they do depreciation like falling masonry you have to service correctly and accept it’s an expensive car to run. As far as build quality I’ve had in recent years Audi, Bentley and Porsche and whilst not at Bentley level Land Rover is certainly more premium than Porsche and feels tighter than my 2015 Porsche with similar mileage.

The DPF throttle body issue you had is a Land Rover Technical Bulletin, there is a sensor on the throttle body that gets blocked up with carbon over time and eventually in term causes the DPF issues. If you monitor it you can clean off the sensor in the throttle body but if the fault persists after that then the bulletin says to replace the throttle body.

The crankshaft bearings fail on the 3.0 tdv6. I have seen this loads of times and quite often the block and crankshaft are scrap metal, be prepared for a £5000 repair bill. I run an engine reconditioning business beware.

My 2015 supercharged V8 has been reliable. Only major thing I’ve had done was the sway bar bushings. Other costs were brakes and tires. I do wish I had the updated gauge cluster and a LWB

Why haven't you got your hands on the steering wheel

Amazing video keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your experience and advice 👍

Good video. Considering a 2017 Autobiography next March when my company car goes back. The company car is a Tesla and I’m looking to get something completely the opposite and just go for what I have always wanted - a RR. Just need to convince my wife that a RR isn’t too big and check how easy it is to park on our driveway. Will be test driving soon.

I’ve been the second owner of two low mileage Range Rovers, one a sport and one a Vogue, both have been excellent cars with no problems. I have owned other prestige models cars from new and frankly had more issues than with the RR cars. It seems topical for some people who knew someone whose third removed cousin removed knew someone who had a problem etc. I only buy 2-3 year old low mileage cars these days and enjoy a 40-50% discount from new and let someone else pay for the initial depreciation.

Superb video, thanks. I've been offered a RR Sport 3.0 diesel and was doing my research when this came up. Very informative and educational, thanks.

I had my 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE fully loaded for 15 years, had 210k + miles. I didn't have all the issues that people complain about, but I take care of my car!! You have to do the required maintenance to avoid issues. I did have the sway bar bushings thing, I had to replace the airbag suspension thing but out of 15 years, I mean come on, that's normal wear and tear. If you have a reputable place for car repairs after the warranty is up and you don't have an extended warranty then you are good. My car drove well all that time and I only sold it to buy another one. :-) Love these cars!!!

Just stumbled on this channel reviewing my next car. Great content, especially mentioning the updated infotainment system late 2016/17 . Currently have a sport but fancy the daddy of the fleet. Keep up the good work.

All the best with the channel! Great content so far.

I have a 2016 L405 TD6 with 128k Miles, I just love how this car drives and is tight as it was when new. The interior has held up very well and the air suspension make it a magnificent road car. If it wasn't for DEF fluid and it's interfacing with the catalyst and SCR I would have no complaints. The software locks you down with no starts after 249 miles even with plenty of fresh DEF fluid. I clean the injector of the crystalized DEF fluid and rest the code and that typically cures it. Otherwise I'd have no issues at all. Hope to drive it another 120k Miles.

Thanks so much for this video. You have provided some really useful advice as I'm currently looking to buy a 2017 low milage model and seeing it this Friday so your video gave me reasurrance. Thanks again you are running a great channel here and obviously have lots of knowledge to offer. I appreciate it.

Should have many more subscribers . Well explained and detailed review good work .

I am about to buy a used one from 2016-2017 Thanks for the advice and nice content.👏🏾

The rattle is the sunroof bracket The reason we dont all own one is the potential bills, high depreciation and servicing costs that pay for mechanics kids private school fees. Keep a 10k float