Range Rover L322 buying guide

2002 to 2012. An L322 suits a buyer who wants a luxury 4WD with real off road ability and has money set aside for air suspension and gearbox work.

Big jobs

Air suspension compressor and leaks. The air compressor is the most likely culprit when the suspension misbehaves, and water getting in can cause faults. Many owners replace it every 4 years as a service item.
Automatic gearbox (BMW V8 and diesels). The GM and ZF 5 speed autos on the early BMW V8 are prone to complete failure, often near 60,000 miles despite being sealed for life. On the TDV8 3.6 check for abrupt shifts and a clean reverse, and gearbox trouble carries on with the 8 speed on the 4.4 TDV8.
TD6 turbo. Failed turbos are common on the BMW 3.0 TD6 diesel, at about 2,500 pounds in the UK.
Transfer box. A clunky change or a reluctance to go into low range points to transfer box trouble, which one owner was quoted 2,000 pounds to replace.

Front propshaft coupling. Loss of front drive is usually the propshaft flexible coupling wearing out, so the front axle gets no drive. Many were replaced under warranty or goodwill.
Rear hub bushes and ball joints. Worn rear hub bushes clonk over bumps, and ball joints wear front and rear. Wheels over 20 inches speed up suspension wear.
LPG conversions and exhaust. Many petrol cars have been converted to LPG, so ask for the installation certificate and receipts. A worn exhaust is expensive to replace.

Split intercooler hose. A split intercooler hose is not uncommon and shows as a sudden power loss at higher speeds as the car goes into limp mode. The fix is cheap and easy.

Researched 2026-11-05. General guidance from owner and specialist sources. Check the specific car with an independent inspection.