Credov's researched list of the 3 faults the Land Rover Range Rover Sport L494 is known for (2014–2022), 3 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: View the car cold for level ride height on all corners, then run it through access and off-road heights.
Why it matters: Some faults are resolved by a software update alone, but a worn compressor or leaking strut is a genuine parts-and-labour repair, so distinguishing the two before buying can save an unnecessary bill or confirm a real one.
What to look for: Feel all carpets and the boot floor for damp, and look for water stains on the headlining near the grab handles.
Why it matters: Water reaching electronic modules under the carpets can cause expensive and hard-to-trace electrical faults well beyond the cost of the drain repair itself, so catching this early is worth more than the repair kit price might suggest.
What to look for: Check the electronic oil level reading is full, and listen for a knock at idle and under load.
Why it matters: A snapped crankshaft on this engine means a replacement engine costing well over £7,500 before fitting in documented cases, and because failures are reported across a wide range of kilometres, high mileage alone is not a reliable guide to risk here.
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On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.