Range Rover review L405 4.4SDV8 (6 month of ownership)

[@RATTLER238]

Ok so having watched the rest of this video my advice is as follows; You shouldn’t have to disable keyless feature, keep your keys in a faraday pouch and away from your front door at home to stop them being able to scan the key code. 1 : Security: Fit a false OBD port, this will confuse the thief and to why he seems to have power but no connection to the actual computer to be able to do anything. If the original ticket price was more than £100k then it will have a factory fitted tracker which you can subscribe to and reactivate 👍🏻 2 : Get it remapped to stage 1, this will take away the hesitancy at junctions etc and improve fuel economy. Mine sits at 400bhp and 820 Nm of torque and on a good run can return 40mpg. It also does 0-62 in 5 secs flat leaving S3’s and Focus ST2’s in its wake 👍🏻😎 3: ACE/DSC - all V8 versions of RR L405 have Dynamic Stability Control Torque Vectoring. This is what keeps it flat thru the corners, as it monitors each wheel 500 times per second to provide the correct acceleration or braking at each corner as you progress. It is a hydraulic system and has reservoir under the bonnet on the right hand side with a yellow cap. Check that the lines aren’t corroded especially towards the rear as they are a bitch to replace as you do have to drop the rear subframe to route them through the chassis. 4: Get the gearbox serviced regardless that LR say its “sealed for life”. ZF recommend a service between 80-120k miles or at ten years old. Also at ten year anniversary get all the fluids changed including ACE, transaxle and the diff oils just as a preventative measure you will notice the difference even more. 5: Lastly common fault is the oil cooler gaskets, a lot of folk get the top one done but you actually need to change the bottom one too. The oil cooler sits in the “V” and will most likely leak coolant but you won’t see it because it evaporates off with heat of the engine so keep an eye on coolant level or maybe try find out if it’s already been done?? Ermmmm other things, check the boot as the top hatch tends to drop over time, check sunroof drains as they can cause lots of problems if not kept clear and if you have timed climate / parked heat then run it regular to prevent it clogging up or components seizing and be aware that it doesn’t run if fuel tank is less than a quarter full 👍🏻😎

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

Nice explanation buddy, love mine only done 33k will get gearbox and other fluids done soon anyway didn’t know about oil cooler fault

[@RATTLER238]

They are phenomenal machines and you only ever hear about the bad ones, If you look after it it will never leave you stranded. I love mine too, I’m normally terrible with cars, I get bored after 18 months or two years but mine is awesome and I just can’t think of anything I would want to replace it with. Mines a one owner 2013 Autobiography and she was specced with everything on the options list except a towbar, which I’m not fussed about to be fair. Ticket price was £138k 😱 Often see adverts saying “fully loaded” blah blah but unless you have full leather headliner, rear massaging seats, self parking system, deployable steps, wooden steering wheel and wooden boot floor on top of everything else then it’s not in my eyes ha ha! There is an oil dilution problem but I think it affects those with AdBlue as when it does the regen but doesn’t complete the cycle it forces the fluid into the oil. Problem is that the digital oil level check only tells you when it’s at the max level with no indication of ”overfilled” due to the extra fluid so when you do an oil change you need to carefully check how much comes out ( capacity is 9.6 litres I think) and drain it from the bottom DON’T use the suction tube thingy 🙄 Enjoy mate 😎

[@Turdmon]

@@RATTLER238oil dilution is due to fuel for regen of dpf, not adblue.

[@kevwatson7965]

Get yourself an Automatrics tracker mate@@oldskoolmotors2802

[@victormwenda4906]

awesome explanation

[@ScanLinkV]

I had a 2016 L405 SDV8 and loved it. When I bought it (from an Auction) I soon discovered a thud in the drive train - I thought I was phooked. However, I changed the transmission oil and filter and the thud was fixed. The only other problem I ever had was a leaking oil cooler unit that sits on top of the motor just under the firewall.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Don't care what they say about reliability I will always love range rovers especially this generation

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Do you like the Velars?

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

ave never drove one

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

@@oldskoolmotors2802 thinking about getting one but can’t decide because of the reliability issues but you only ever hear about the bad stories I guess

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

prob best to speak to afew landrover specialist to see if any common faults, i know that 3.0sdv6 has its crank issues but i also know that landrover sorted it out from a certain year on.

[@jasonlewry3307]

Lovely vehicle and great choice of colour and spec. All LR products get stolen easily. I had 3 balaclava clad toe rags come for my Discovery. They couldn’t as I relocated the OBD port. It’s the best mod I did! Please move yours, that’s how they get stolen….. they plug in and are driving away within a minute. If it’s removed and relocated (takes minutes) they will move on to an easier victim. Pop a throttle box on it. Plug and play, solves the lag. Safe driving & Health to enjoy 😊

[@bizling]

A not so obvious solution, great thinking!

[@riboid]

I have been planning on buying a Rangey for years but opted for a Q7. Boy in the work bought a sport model and its next MOT, it cost him over £5k. Glad I never bothered. Still love them though.

[@johnfox2111]

The L405 has an anti yaw module under the centre console to stop the wallowing. Also, the L322 had twin turbos, the L405 has sequential turbos, so the acceleration is a lot softer at low speed. Totally different driving experience.

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

Learnt something new, do love the L405. which one do you perfer

[@johnfox2111]

@@oldskoolmotors2802 Since I won the High Peak Auto L405 raffle, I may be biased!

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

i watch mat some of him videos are good

[@robholland1937]

4.4 tdv8 in the L322 is sequential turbos. The 3.6 was twins

[@johnfox2111]

@@robholland1937 Fair enough, Rob. Hard to keep up with different specs. So why does the L405 at 500kg lighter accelerate slower than the L322, in your opinion?

[@SteveEdwards-zl8en]

Thanks for that , in the process of upgrading to the L405 from my trusty (and expensive) Discovery 4 which I have had for 9 years, looking forward to looking for one and getting it.

[@frankmills3756]

Happy fpr the first time a new Owner of a LR RR is satisfied with their purchase in 20 years. Was looking for a RR 22 years but got cold feet and rather purchased an Isuzu Trooper 3.1 TD NEVER EVER BROKEN BROKEN DOWN for the past 22. Maybe might try this L 405 4.4 Diesel

[@harrytabiner]

Just came across this video and just thought the car look familiar, now realised I used to live on the same road and saw this car all the time haha. We've currently got a 2020 Discovery HSE Lux, great car, similiar spec with tv's, fridge etc...

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

small world mate

[@davebx]

Superb video (first time watcher here). Superb car. It's almost exactly the same spec as one I tried to buy last year, although that one blew up before the deal concluded. It's now had a new [reconditioned] engine now, so it's been offered to me again... but, after thoroughly researching the model, I'm super nervous about all the bad press about reliability and theft... especially so as I don't spend 100% of my time in the UK and I don't have a garage... The main differences between yours and the one I've been offered is that you have the light leather interior (which I much prefer) rather than black, which makes it feel dark inside, and 'mine' has deployable sidesteps (which, it seems, are both good and bad...). I completely agree about piano black: I don't like the dark-brown wood effect, and some [rare] later models have a unpolished grey wood-effect, which is much better -- although face-lifted MY2018+ models are double the price of earlier 2013-2015 L405s and many don't say that their MY2018+ cars are an upgrade over earlier models! Thanks for making the video. You've certainly got a brilliant looking car there and I do hope one day I get to experience positive ownership too. I do hope that you are blessed with long-term reliability (which seems to be a total crapshoot with any JLR model and engine, of any age and displacement) and that you've done enough to protect it from sticky-fingers (and I don't mean your kids'). Many owners seem to suggest that a Ghost immobiliser, physically relocating the OBD port, fitting a full steering wheel lock and locked driveway bollards or secure garage locks are all a necessity... which reflects very badly on the state of affairs in the UK... For now, I'm resolved to keeping my discreet, uninteresting Volvo (which I blooming love, actually) until I can come to terms with the high price vs. risk of owning an L405. For now, I'll just derive my RR enjoyment vicariously by watching videos like yours! (Subscribed.)

[@jambom33]

Having not driven a 405, but having the same engine in the L322 - I’d get your inlet and egr pipe cleaned out. Just had mine done and all low speed hesitation and sluggish throttle has gone!

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

good shout

[@julianhawkins9423]

Cracking looking car mate - nice to hear you so chuffed about ownership. Hard work pays off. We just got a 2020 Nissan X Trail Tekna which is fully loaded and love it. Enjoy 👍

[@JohnHoganN8]

Your car is lovely! I like it as it is. I can imagine looking forward to driving it every time. Also better when you go in eyes wide open on costs etc.

[@RATTLER238]

Mate I only watched two and a half minutes till the bit about the oil level sensor and my immediate advice is get a new independent specialist!! It should never cost nearly a grand, take 8 hrs labour and you definitely do not have to drop the subframe!!!! I had mine done at my local Indy and it cost me £186 parts and labour plus VAT and I watched them do it cos I had another issue with oil capacity being wrong from a dealer service but that’s a whole other story! I’ve had my L405 for more than four years now so if you want any advice or tips on how to keep on top of things then feel free to give me a shout 👍🏻😎

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

8hours labour at £70 sump gasket oil sensor oil and filter +vat = 976

[@amcrome]

Beautiful car - but I think your suspension needs calibration as the rear is sitting lower than the front. Gorgeous though

[@windymills77]

Active ARB’s on the 4.4 mate. The V6 still wallows about.

[@scottaltham6189]

Nice mate. I've got the same one (just a black version, mega-specced). Good shout on painting the callipers, I think I might do the same. Good video! Totally love mine so I get you there

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

love mine mate

[@donoconnor4204]

Great car and a great video. Very professional delivery and many others would learn from this video.

[@garsimmulholland4984]

I had a ghost alarm in my first one…it ended up in Northern Cyprus! Best solution is garage or bollard or a very well armed owner!!

[@georgesemple8136]

i can hear faults developing from here,,good luck

[@lushhclub819]

Very nice but I think the early models are not Ulez friendly and these zones are expanding everywhere

[@gerryr1893]

Love my 2016 and it’s ulez free which is a bonus

[@bigbill74scots]

Im away to look at one, same model year, tomorrow. I hope its as lovely as yours.

[@stewartbrown6869]

Good wee vid . Honest guy review . Honest down to earth . Yeah do costs etc .

[@Akonw88]

Definitely do a buyers guide! Great content

[@mrdlewis22]

Looking forward to your 12 month review. Issues and costs, don’t forget insurance 🤞

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

in the making buddy👌

[@CarlSab9088]

Keep the silver trim because that's how it was from factory, Don't paint it gloss black and please don't tint the tail lights 🤮 It's perfect just the way it is pal. 🤝

[@penguinbrucelee]

Agree silver trim makes it looks class full fat rr

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

totally agree with you guys

[@paulheyes653]

Beautiful motor. Great vid. I'd love one.

[@bjt107t]

Hi John. Great review. I've just swapped my 3.6 L322 for an L405 Autobiography (delivered this morning). Got it from Andy at TCS, great bloke 👍

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

awesome mate what colour did you buy? still in love with mine

[@bjt107t]

@@oldskoolmotors2802 Aruba with cream interior. Got it parked in my business till next Thursday, too tight to tax it till then 😂😂👍

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

my insurance has doubled since last year gutted

[@bjt107t]

@@oldskoolmotors2802 Don’t have that problem fortunately. Company car, fleet policy 👌👌👌 Different story with the toys though 😞

[@caymanblack9567]

lovely low mile example. great cars these are.

[@astront917]

Lovely looking vehicle, Would love one but like many others worry about reliability, Fabulous 👍👍👍

[@truckerphil316]

I am getting one nxt yr same as u nervous about maintenance. I will b paying AA £250 to inspect the moter top to bottom plus where am going to buy from is excuse spelling vogue center in Oldham i like the they appear to offer a good safety net like AA cover for 6 months warranty wize cover. So give them a look m8 see what u think

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

@truckerphil316 Love the idea mate, be careful with vogue centre never had any deals with them myself but a friend got a high end L405 off them and it needed tyres when he was purchasing it then said they’d fit new tyres for the asking price. when he collected it had budget make tyres fitted not the correct oem ones.

[@truckerphil316]

Thank u for the heads up

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

New to the channel. Buyers guide please. Keep up the good Work.

[@stevenlomas8812]

Bought one ! Love it honestly were do you go from here ? Just hope it’s reliable? We will see !

[@richardhughes8597]

Superb video....can you tell me please how it seems to do on fuel ?? MPG thanks

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

hi mate low 30 on motorway and sensible speed 22-24 around town

[@graemedavidson3988]

mint a buyers guide be great had a l322 was great to drive

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

ok buddy will get working on one

[@lukeferguson9010]

Very nice upgrade mate. You may of been asked loads or stated before. But what do you do for a living? Looking to get into a new career

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

Am just a engineer mate but i work every hour i can. hard work pays off

[@lukeferguson9010]

@@oldskoolmotors2802 Fair enough mate. Definitely hope for me as well lol. Are you a high paid civil engineer or just in a factory based?

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

Just factory based skilled engineer mate. been at same place since i was 16

[@eamonnnugent2103]

Excellent review one of the best

[@baz4x4r]

A buyers guide would be great please.

[@robertlloyd7493]

You like a clean car 👍👍👍

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

love a clean car👌

[@meethree6305]

Banging motor John

[@stuart6973]

Pure mega spec 👌🏻

[@jamesbellis4949]

Great guide. Try accelerating away with a diesel p38!

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

are they that bad never driven a p38

[@TicketyBoo.]

P38 was a beautiful lookin motor but 0-60 was a calendar rather than a clock timing 😂

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

hahaha never been in p38

[@ukcarver]

Great video and a great car, I would love one but might cost me too much for insurance.

[@AB-mk9tb]

Beautiful car thanks for the vid

[@jimreece7615]

@9:50 The distracting driver’s interface puts me off JLR cars and similar. How can designers be getting this important issue so wrong?

[@darylpike8547]

She does look gorgeous. This is what im after now. Ill sale my 4.2 supercharged, for one of these 😅

[@jacksmalling4265]

Lovely car mate fair play to you 👍

[@MegaRetr]

Beautiful motor.)))

[@sw-sq5gk]

Lovely review)

[@marcusskyfall]

Hi, what mpg do you get on average? Thanks.

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

24-27 around town

[@robholland1937]

Nice car but the L322 is a better Range Rover 😂

[@dmayberry221]

can you remove the tint on the windows on L405 or L322?

[@biglittlebear]

Can anyone help with locating TCS garage in Essex?

[@johnmusk7007]

L322 4.4 tdv8 think stock 313 bhp

[@TonyHammer61]

Put it in S mode if you want to get away that quickly

[@mattwilde332]

For the oil level you can press cancel button twice on the steering wheel which should show the oil level

[@snacklofter]

👍👍

[@danjelley855]

Nice car lad! Not as nice as the fords though! 😊

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

have to have something auto for when fords are broken

[@Birmingham_racing]

I'm guessing highpeaksautos is subscribed?

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

yes i watch mats rangerover content

[@Birmingham_racing]

@@oldskoolmotors2802 his is the Range Rover man

[@stevenlomas8812]

Ta la! ace this car pal

[@QuantumBlu9x]

🎉

[@Whiponized]

we made it to 6 months then got nicked 😔

[@btvfesta]

Watched a video other day 120 cars a day stolen in London 75% are range rovers

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

yer bad times mate

[@dave216dx]

Got that remap yet ? 😛🤤

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

no not yet

[@hallga2]

errm!

[@Kiwi_Dave]

Money pit, unless you're rich enough to afford one when it was new, buying one now especially when you have kids is stupid and finally irresponsible. Money spent on the purchase price and costly maintenance could be put towards long term investments for your kids.

[@kevcard1599]

Very nice mate