Used Range Rover (Mk5, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: top of the luxury SUV list
A full used buyer's guide on the Range Rover Mk5 that's been on sale in the UK since 2021
Verdict
There really is nothing like a Range Rover when it comes to driving with a sense of occasion. Unfortunately, Land Rover’s flagship has had its fair share of negative publicity in recent years, including poor reliability and theft/insurance woes. But the brand and its flagship model have turned a corner and both of these things are far less of a problem, although the dealer network can still be hit-or-miss. We ran a Range Rover D350 HSE for eight months and loved pretty much everything about it. It did suffer from a few glitches, but none of them was major. That’s why, if we were in the market for an ultra-luxurious SUV, the Range Rover would be at the top of our list.
Until the original Range Rover arrived in 1970, Land Rovers were incredibly utilitarian. But this new arrival changed things at a stroke, even if that first edition was a long way from what you’d call luxurious. With their rubber floor mats and plastic upholstery, the original Range Rovers were pretty functional, but it didn’t take long for things to move upmarket.
By the time the first-generation Range Rover bowed out in 1996 it was seen as the standard to which rivals aspired, thanks to its superb on-road manners and brilliant off-road ability. Each new generation of Range Rover brought greater levels of luxury, safety, refinement and off-road prowess, and by the time the fifth-generation model appeared in 2021 it was a very long way from that seventies original. More desirable and expensive than ever, it still sets the standard in the luxury-SUV class.
History
The fifth-generation Range Rover was unveiled in October 2021, which is also when it went on sale, priced from £94,400. Buyers could choose between a pair of plug-in hybrids, with either 434bhp (P440e) or 503bhp (P510e). Two petrols were offered, one with a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 (P530) and another with a mild-hybrid 3.0-litre straight-six (P400). Completing the line-up were the D300 and D350 diesels, each with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder MHEV engine.
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2026 Land Rover
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53,767 milesAutomaticDiesel3.0L
Cash £64,995
2017 Land Rover
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64,553 milesAutomaticPetrol5.0L
Cash £33,000
2021 Land Rover
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30,495 milesAutomaticPetrol2.0L
Cash £46,000
2021 Land Rover
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65,760 milesAutomaticPetrol2.0L
Cash £27,795The Range Rover came in standard and long-wheelbase versions; the former had five seats while the latter came with either five or seven seats. In December 2023 Land Rover opened up waiting lists for an electric Range Rover, which we’re still waiting
for. Just before this went on sale, the 453bhp P460e replaced the P440e, the 550bhp P550e superseded the P510e, and the 607bhp P615 replaced the P530.
On the road
The Range Rover is big and heavy, but it feels more agile than you’d expect, thanks in part to the fitment of four-wheel steering as standard throughout the range.
With its multitude of cameras and parking sensors, the Range Rover copes with urban driving and parking better than you might anticipate. However, it’s motorway drives that are the model’s forte, thanks to the fabulous refinement levels, which are helped by the fitment of air suspension as standard on every model.
This set-up brings a level of adjustability that allows you to stiffen things up for twistier roads, which, once again, the Range Rover can dispatch without murmur.
Prices
You're unlikely to find a Range Rover Mk5 for sale for a low price, but the cheapest are usually early D350 or P400 HSE models that have done around 70,000 miles. Half of the cars for sale are diesels, a fifth are petrols and about 30 per cent are plug-in hybrids.
You can buy a used Range Rover Mk5 for just over £65,000 through our Buy a Car service.
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Which one should I buy?
All of the available engines have plenty of power and every Range Rover is well equipped, so we wouldn’t steer you away from any of the available derivatives. Just one Range Rover in 25 is a long-wheelbase (seven-seat) edition; these are 200mm longer than the five-seater. There’s a reasonable supply of most powertrains, including the glorious P530 and P615 twin-turbocharged V8s.
All Range Rovers have heating for the windscreen, steering wheel, and front and rear seats, plus a powered tailgate, eight-speed automatic gearbox, adaptive cruise control, around-view cameras, a fixed panoramic sunroof and three-zone climate control.
HSE trim adds park assist, an upgraded hi-fi and a head-up display, while the Autobiography includes a sliding glass roof, four-zone climate control, electric rear side window blinds, ventilated and massaging front seats, plus upgraded leather trim throughout. The SV is the most upmarket of the lot, but really only features more luxurious finishes and materials over the Autobiography, rather than extra standard equipment.
Alternatives to the Range Rover
The Range Rover has quite a few rivals on paper, but in reality the only one that offers similar luxury is the Bentley Bentayga, which is far less capable off-road. Not that many people will take these cars away from tarmac. The Aston Martin DBX is another ultra-luxurious SUV, and much more sporting than the Range Rover.
In theory the Audi Q7, BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS are rivals, but none of them have a cabin as luxurious as the RR. The Maybach version of the GLS is another competitor, although it’s rare. You should also consider the hi-tech Audi A8, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class saloons, unless you absolutely must have an SUV.
What to look for
On the range
The plug-in hybrids have a 38.2kWh battery to give an electric range of up 70 miles. That’s achievable, but expect fewer than 50 miles in winter.
Reliability
Reliability is better than before, but the Range Rover is hugely complex and electronic or electrical problems are still far from rare. Check that everything works and that the latest software is installed.
On the pull
Every Range Rover makes mincemeat of hauling heavy trailers. They all have a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes apart from the plug-in hybrids, which are limited to 2,500kg.
Other problems
The air suspension can go awry, while diesels can suffer from throttle-body failures. Prompt servicing is crucial, especially with the diesels.
Interior
Some people buy a Range Rover purely for its cabin, which is peerless. It isn’t over-designed, but it’s luxurious with top-notch materials and tech, although too much is controlled through the touchscreen. There’s lots of room for five adults and masses of boot space; the five-seater has 818 litres, or 1,841 litres with the back seats folded flat.
Running costs
The maintenance schedule isn’t too punishing, with an interval of two years or 21,000 miles, but costs are steep. The first five check-ups are pegged at £906, £1,309, £1,963, £1,261 and £2,457; an oil change on its own is £394. That doesn’t include items such as replacement brakes or tyres; a set of new front pads and discs (fitted) will set you back more than £1,000 at an official dealer, but all engines are chain-driven, so there are no cambelts to replace.
All Range Rovers are in car insurance group 50 and all are subject to the expensive-car road tax supplement until their sixth birthday, which means an annual bill of £620. Expect 22mpg from the petrol V8s and around 38mpg from a diesel, while plug-in hybrids can average 40-70mpg depending on use, but don’t forget to add the cost of recharging the battery.
Recalls
A tally of 17 recalls so far isn’t very reassuring. The first came in May 2022, a few weeks after the early Range Rovers were delivered; the front crash sensors weren’t correctly installed.
Recall two came four months later, because of poorly secured exhausts, then there followed a string of actions for problems as diverse as poorly made engine parts, badly welded rear-seat frames, non-functioning rear lights and plug-in hybrid battery glitches.
Other potential issues include engine oil and/or fuel leaks, sub-standard hybrid transmissions, chafing wiring harnesses and faulty seatbelt buckles. In March 2024 Land Rover also issued a recall to improve security by upgrading the software, to make the Range Rover harder to steal.
Driver Power owner satisfaction
The Range Rover has never appeared in our Driver Power surveys because it doesn’t sell in big enough quantities. There were no Land Rovers in the 2025 Driver Power poll, but the Range Rover Evoque finished in 39th place out of 50 in 2024.
In our most recent Brands survey (2025), Land Rover came fifth out of 31, putting it ahead of BMW (eighth) and Audi (19th). But Mercedes beat the British firm by clinching second spot in the rankings, behind Subaru.
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