Land Rover Range Rover: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 34,151 Land Rover Range Rover cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1970 and 2026.
In a sample of 393 cars, 46.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (12.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 30+ recalls for this model; 12.5% of registered cars still have an open recall.
3.1% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 12.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.9% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 9.2% |
| Kingpin dust boot damaged and not sealing | 6.4% |
| Tyre damaged | 4.1% |
| Particulate filter not working properly, particle count too high | 3.1% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 2.8% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 2.5% |
| Drive shaft boot damaged and not sealing | 2% |
| Airbag/seatbelt warning indicates a fault | 1.8% |
Share of 393 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 9.9% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 9.7% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 3.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 34,151 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 12.5% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1970 to 2026 |
All Land Rover Range Rover passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | general construction | serious | 8 |
| 2026-09-15 | electrical system | serious | 2 |
| 2026-09-01 | electrical system | serious | 63 |
| 2026-08-14 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 144 |
| 2026-07-28 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 18 |
| 2026-07-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 162 |
| 2026-05-28 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 5 |
| 2026-03-12 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 2,514 |
| 2026-03-10 | electrical system | serious | 6 |
| 2026-03-09 | suspension | serious | 2 |
| 2026-03-03 | towbar and trailer coupling | serious | 7,435 |
| 2026-02-27 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1,512 |
| 2025-04-24 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 180 |
| 2024-11-28 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 6 |
| 2024-11-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Land Rover Range Rover fail the APK?
In a sample of 393 cars first registered 2012–2021, 46.8% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Land Rover Range Rover?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (12.5%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (10.9%), tyre tread depth insufficient (9.2%).
Does the Land Rover Range Rover have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 30 recalls. 12.5% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Land Rover models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.