Thinking about buying a used Land Rover Vogue (2002–2024) in New Zealand? We've documented 14 known faults for this model spanning engine, fluid leaks, electrical, and suspension. Each researched and verified before it's published. The most serious issues here are rated critical. Two are set out in full below — the rest, with the symptoms, repair costs and checks for each, are free with an account.
14
Documented faults
Critical
Most serious
$700–$3,200
Typical repair
6
Systems covered
Known Land Rover Vogue faults
Every fault below is documented specifically for this model — researched and verified before it’s published.
013.0 TDV6 crankshaft bearing rotation — the engine-ending fault
CriticalOccasionalEngine $9,000–$32,000 to fix
This is the most serious failure in the L405 diesel range and it deserves to be treated as a deal-breaker rather than a bargaining point. Land Rover issued a service bulletin to dealers in 2014 covering crankshaft and crankshaft bearing failure on the TDV6, attributed mainly to main bearing shells being incorrectly located during assembly, or rotating in their housings during normal use. Once a shell turns it blocks its own oil feed, the oil film collapses and the crank journal is destroyed in short order. The crankshaft in this engine is compact and narrow, which leaves little margin between the rod journals and the counterweights. Because the outcome is a replacement engine in a vehicle where that job runs into five figures, the early warning signs are worth far more attention here than on almost any other car: a low rhythmic knock from the bottom of the engine, and an oil pressure light that flickers.
Symptoms to notice
Low rhythmic knock or rumble from the bottom of the engine, worst on start-up
Oil pressure warning light flickering, especially at idle when hot
Metallic glitter or shards in the oil or on the drain plug
Rough running or a noticeable loss of power
Noise that rises and falls with engine speed rather than road speed
What to check
Be there for a stone-cold start and listen before anything else happens. Stand at the front with the bonnet up as it fires and listen to the bottom of the engine, not the top: a deep, rhythmic knock or rumble in the first seconds, even if it fades, is the sign that matters and it is the reason to walk away rather than negotiate. Let it idle until warm and watch the dash constantly for the oil pressure light — a flicker at hot idle is significant on this engine in a way it is not on many others. Take the oil filler cap off and look at the underside and the oil on the dipstick for a metallic glitter in the film. Ask for the full service history and read the oil change intervals rather than accepting a summary; ask specifically whether the engine has ever been apart, rebuilt or replaced, and whether the car has ever been to a Land Rover dealer for engine noise. Given the cost of being wrong on this one car, treat any uncertainty as a reason not to proceed. If a workshop inspection is possible: an oil pressure test and an oil sample analysis are the two things worth paying for here, and either will find it before you own it.
Where to look: Bottom of the engine — crankshaft main and big-end bearing shells
Ask the seller
“Is there any knock or rumble from the engine on a cold start?”
“Has the oil pressure light ever come on, even briefly?”
“Has the engine ever been rebuilt or replaced, and can I see the invoice?”
02Terrain Response Relay & Mode Selector Fault
MajorCommonElectrical $480–$2,400 to fix
The Terrain Response system introduced on the L322 from 2003 coordinates throttle mapping, ZF gearbox shift schedules, centre differential lock, HDC, and stability control across five terrain programmes via a dedicated control module, relay pack, and rotary mode selector dial. The selector dial uses a resistive track that degrades with wear and contamination, producing intermittent contact failures that cause the module to misread the selected programme. The relay pack, located in the rear electrical compartment, is susceptible to voltage transients and moisture ingress, causing random fault states. The system may lock into a single programme, fail to return to General programme, or trigger simultaneous cascading warnings across multiple vehicle systems.
Symptoms to notice
Terrain Response warning lamp on instrument cluster
Rotary TR selector unresponsive or slow to register
System shows correct mode but vehicle does not respond accordingly
What to check
Cycle through all five Terrain Response programmes — General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl — and confirm each engages without error codes. Retrieve TR module stored fault codes. Inspect rotary selector for physical wear or sticky operation. Test from cold as faults are often intermittent and heat-related.
Where to look: TR rotary selector on centre console; TR relay pack in right rear load area electrical compartment; TR control module under centre console
Ask the seller
“Does the Terrain Response system cycle through all five programmes without warning lights?”
“Has the TR rotary selector, relay pack, or control module been replaced?”
“Are there any persistent or intermittent warning lights on the dashboard?”
EngineCritical
EngineCritical
Fluid LeaksCritical
Fluid LeaksCritical
ElectricalCritical
SuspensionMajor
SuspensionMajor
SuspensionMajor
CoolingMajor
TransmissionMajor
EngineMajor
ElectricalMajor
12 more documented faults on the Land Rover Vogue
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Like any used car, it depends on the specific example and its service history. Across the 14 documented faults for the Land Rover Vogue, the recurring problem areas are engine, fluid leaks, and electrical. A Land Rover Vogue with a full service history and no signs of the issues listed on this page can be a sound buy but each one needs to be checked individually before you commit.
What are the most common problems with a used Land Rover Vogue?
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We've catalogued 14 known faults for the Land Rover Vogue, covering engine, fluid leaks, and electrical. Two are written out in full on this page. The rest — with the symptoms to notice, what to inspect, and typical repair costs for each — are free once you create an account.
How much do repairs cost on a Land Rover Vogue?
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Most single repairs on the Land Rover Vogue fall between $700–$3,200 at NZ independent-workshop rates. Some of the 14 documented faults cost less and a few cost considerably more, and no one car needs them all. Knowing which ones to look for before you view is what lets you negotiate the price down or walk away.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a Land Rover Vogue?
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Yes. A Land Rover Vogue inspection focused on its known weak points is the single best way to avoid an expensive mistake. KickTyres gives you a guided, model-specific inspection plus a market valuation and negotiation figure for $17.90 far less than the cost of missing one of the faults on this page.