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Used Range Rover Buying Guide: What to Check
Used Range Rover Buying Guide Virginia Beach

Used Range Rover Buying Guide

Should you buy a used Range Rover? This guide covers how to decide between certified and uncertified, which generation you are looking at, what to check before you buy and how to budget for ownership.

  • CPO or used
  • Generations explained
  • Pre-purchase checklist
  • Ownership budget

Should I Buy a Used Range Rover?

A used Range Rover can be a good way to get Range Rover luxury and capability for less than new. The best candidates have complete service records, no open recalls and either remaining factory warranty or certified pre-owned coverage.

Range Rovers are complex vehicles with air suspension and extensive electronics, so documentation and a thorough inspection matter more than with a simpler vehicle.

Certified Pre-Owned or Used?

Certified Pre-Owned

Under 5 years old and 60,000 miles, inspected to 165 points, with a certified limited warranty of 1 year/unlimited miles or 2 years/100,000 miles, roadside assistance and no deductible on covered repairs.

Read the CPO guide

Used, Not Certified

Wider choice of years and mileage, often at a lower price. Coverage is limited to any remaining factory warranty unless you add separate protection.

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Know Which Generation You’re Looking At

Model code and generation affect design, technology and parts. Ask for the exact model year and powertrain of any vehicle you consider.

Model Generation Approximate U.S. Model Years Good to Know
Range Rover Fifth generation (L460) 2023 onward Current generation; long wheelbase available with a third row.
Range Rover Fourth generation (L405) 2013 to 2022 Aluminum body; refreshed for the 2018 model year.
Range Rover Sport Third generation (L461) 2023 onward Current generation, including plug-in hybrid models.
Range Rover Sport Second generation (L494) 2014 to 2022 Previous generation; refreshed for the 2018 model year.

Generation changeovers overlapped around the 2022 model year. Confirm a specific vehicle’s generation by its VIN and model year.

What to Look For in a Used Range Rover

Paperwork

  • Complete service records, ideally from an authorized Land Rover Retailer
  • A vehicle history report showing accidents, title status and mileage
  • Open recalls, checked with Land Rover’s VIN recall search
  • Remaining New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years/50,000 miles from the in-service date)
  • All keys and the owner’s manual

Vehicle Condition

  • Air suspension raises, lowers and holds height evenly
  • No warning lights; a diagnostic scan shows no stored fault codes
  • Touchscreens, cameras and driver assistance features all work
  • Tire tread and matching tires; brake pad and rotor wear
  • For plug-in hybrids, charging works and the battery has been checked
Get a professional inspection: certified vehicles have already passed Land Rover’s 165-point inspection. For uncertified vehicles, ask a Land Rover-trained technician to inspect the vehicle before you buy.

Budgeting for Ownership

Cost What to Plan For
Scheduled maintenance Follow the maintenance schedule for the exact vehicle; ask what service is due next.
Tires and brakes Large-diameter wheels and premium tires cost more to replace.
Repairs after warranty Certified coverage or a protection plan can cover covered repairs after the factory warranty ends.
Virginia taxes 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax at titling (minimum $75), plus annual personal property tax set by your city or county.
Insurance Get a quote on the specific vehicle before you buy.

Used Range Rover FAQ

Should I buy a used Range Rover?

A used Range Rover can be a good value if it has complete service records, no open recalls, a clean history report, a professional inspection and remaining factory warranty or certified pre-owned coverage.

What should I look for when buying a used Range Rover?

Check service history, open recalls by VIN, the vehicle history report and remaining warranty. On the vehicle, check air suspension operation, warning lights and stored fault codes, electronics, tires and brakes.

Is a certified pre-owned Range Rover better than used?

A certified Range Rover has passed a 165-point inspection and carries a certified limited warranty with roadside assistance. An uncertified one may cost less but has only any remaining factory warranty.

Which Range Rover generation is the current one?

The fifth-generation Range Rover (L460) and third-generation Range Rover Sport (L461) arrived for the 2023 model year in the U.S.

Does a trade-in reduce sales tax in Virginia?

No. Virginia’s motor vehicle sales and use tax allows no credit for a trade-in, so the 4.15% tax applies to the vehicle’s sale price.

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