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Land rover Range Rover Sport (2010–2013): what actually fails

The documented failure patterns on used Land rover Range Rover Sports — the mileage window where each shows up, and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks against every VIN.

Land rover Range Rover Sport
PHOTO: IFCAR · PUBLIC DOMAIN · WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
2010–2013 TYPICAL 40k–120k MI $2,500–$5,500

5.0 V8 timing-chain guide wear

The 5.0 V8's chain guides and tensioners wear early, and a jumped chain destroys the engine. A rattle at cold start is the warning — start it stone cold, not pre-warmed by the seller. This is a labor-heavy job, so an invoice showing it is done is worth thousands.

BEFORE YOU BUY
Ask for repair records covering this item. If it hasn't been addressed and the car is in or near the mileage window, price the $2,500–$5,500 repair into your offer — or make it the seller's problem.

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