Range Rover L322 Buyers Guide - 4.4 TDV8 2012
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- This buyer's guide is based on my 18 months of ownership experience. Servicing, maintaining and learning.
Why bother? Because an L322 is greater than the sum of its parts.
Final warning. Don't buy one just because you like the colour!
Correction: I mention that these cars al made out of all aluminium. This is not correct. The body is all steel.
Thanks to one of my viewers for the correction in the comments.
Great guide you’ve put together there. I’ve had my 2011 4.4 TDV8 L322 for 5 years now, The belt tensioner was on its way out so replaced that along with all the pulleys, water pump, alternator as preventative maintenance. Started to get a slight smell of burning oil so replaced the oil cooler and O rings before it got worse. Replaced the elusive EGR temperature sensor that causes the code P040D-00 (2F), lower arms, starter motor, new battery and set of General Grabber AT3 tyres. I believe in preventative maintenance along with regular servicing and oil changes every 6000 miles. And get rid of those locking wheel nuts, they’ll cause you problems at the most inconvenient time.
@@Cromwell199 great idea about the locking wheel nuts, that are ugly and annoying. Your car has had pretty much what I’ve had to do on mine. How’s your blower motor?
@@Woodyrvf750 I don’t want to answer that and jinx it😂 I’ve also done both diff oil and transfer box oil. Mines on just over 101500 miles, bought it with full LR service history and a folder full of receipts.
Brilliant, sounds like a well cared for example.
2012 L322 owner here,
Great video content (all the previous also), You explain excellent, easy to understand
Keep videos coming👍
@@mujse thanks. Much appreciated. Is yours also the excellent 4.4 TDV8 version? How’s it been for you?
2012, TDV8, 115000 miles, mostly serviced at LR service
have it for 8 months, done 6000 miles
Oil cooler had leaking (changed in LR service 13000 miles ago)
Job done myself (watched Your content). I saw silicone on the rear turbo feed hose (LR official replaced), i replaced with new viton o ring.
I have replaced 2 engine mounts (i had some resonance/vibration at 1000...1200 Rpm, felt unter left foot, LHD car), 80% better, but still some resonance at same rpm.
Some cooling leak found under car.(You explained in video, regarding o ring, i did not know that can be the cause)
I add 200 ml every 2-3 weeeks.
No major issues, just some little things.
my opinion is that L322 owners like to work on their cars (at least 80% of them)
This car was purchased as third car, now is no1, i sold others, since this is the best one to drive, best looking (like it's shape, driving positions, switches, heavy doors, quality leather, manual rear split tailgate, old school style)
L322 exists since 2002, so in that time..this vehicle was ahead of it's time
It is not perfect in reliability,, but we all know that and we like that also:)
@@mujse interested to know what you sold to move the L322 up to number 1 place?
2019 Touareg tdi v6, 286hp Rline, full option (sold with 62 000 miles), had air suspension
2016 Tesla S85d (sold with 105000 miles), also had air suspension.
@@mujse that is interesting to hear how much more highly you rate the late 2012 L322 over these much more modern cars. Thanks.
We are lucky here in Aus..No DPF fitted to our L322😁…Great video and all points spot on!😊
@@bradtottman1425 thank-you. Please do add anything I may have missed. No DPF! Lucky Bas***ds! Is that on the 4.4 TDV8? I don’t suppose you have the diesel auxiliary heater either do you?
@ Hi..yes we do have the Deisel heater and yes no DPF on my 2011 4.4TDV8…..I have never used the Deisel heater..but I know it’s there…I would also add to check for water leaks on the left rear inside the boot and see if any water under the spare and also check that the air suspension goes up and down in all the modes😁😊😊
Sounds like a perfect specification. What’s the price range for the 2010-12 4.4 TDV8 in Aus at the moment (asking for a friend..)?
Great video covering lots of bits others miss out. Earned a sub!
Thanks very much. Appreciate your subscription. Do you have an L322?
@@Woodyrvf750 On my second. Had a 2004 Td6 for 15 years and now have a 2011 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography.
Just got a leak on the heater matrix metal pipes that run alongside the engine draining all the coolant. Seems to be another thing that with time will inevitably fail. Have heard of others with the same issue on Fullfatrr.
Do you miss anything about the Td6?
@@Woodyrvf750It was very reliable (other than the gearbox which I replaced at 138k) and was much better resisting rust than the 2011. Tata definitely cut corners on the metal quality.
Main downside was the diesel engine did sound like a tractor. The 4.4 TDV8 is so smooth although due to the DPF it is missing the V8 burble in the 3.6.
Uhm, I heard from Craig at CamTech that the earlier cars had better quality steel that held back the rust better than the later cars. Such a shame.
Well done, some great pointers: well done for keeping another British car on the road..!!
@@scousepie2 it’s probably more German than British. Ducking for cover. 🪖
Really useful, thanks. Have been dithering about buying, watched lots of vids (all of yours) still not sure but it all helps.
@@peterharrison3879 really glad to hear the videos have been useful. The L322 is worth experiencing if you’re into your cars and although the 4.4 TDV8 is the only one I’ve driven I’m sure it’s the best one to go for.
Good luck!
@ thanks, will let you know how it goes.
Thanks for the videos..enjoy the content and your style...and looks like a nice village too!
@@PS-si7hn thanks. It is a nice little village. Not where I live but no a million miles away.
Excellent summary,and if maintained will give you good service.
@@alanchurchill7305 thanks. Please do add anything you think I may have missed. 👍
Brilliant video, I watched it even though I have a l405 3.0 supercharged
Thank-you. Have you owned an L322 before the 405?
It’s such a stunning looking car, I wish I had the reserve funds to own one.
@@Murtayafourfun where there’s a will there’s a way.. 😀
Brilliant advice thanks for doing the video 👊🏻👍🏻
@@markmeadows9838 no problem. Glad you found it useful.
Good review !
@@Padrone5763 thank-you 🙏
Budget tyres rule is so cool and so true! :D Btw I have Pirelli Scorpion All Season 255/55 r20 and have no problems at any weather condition.
@@istvandr.hornyak1683 there are many kinds of the PS all season. Are yours the PNCS or Verde? Mine were the PNCS in the correct size of 255/50 r20. You can’t get the Verde in that size which I understand is fine in the wet.
Think you are right about your tail gate, the range rover lettering spacing is different to mine. The gap between the words is much smaller.
Great video Woody, very informative. What mileage is on your Range Rover please?
@@alanmclaughlin529 just over 115,000 now. I bought it at 102k. It’s been quite a lot of work for the mileage I’ve done.
It's a cracking machine, best of luck with it! @@Woodyrvf750
It certainly is an experience. You see very few on the road these days.
Good blower motor DIY guide on the Full Fat forum ❤
@@robholland1937 hi Rob, is it a great guide. Unfortunately I broke the hamster wheels which is why I’ve had to do it again with some slightly more drastic surgery involved.
Nice video, would agree with all points 👍
@@tristanboler2782 great, please add anything else you think is important here. 👍
@Woodyrvf750 I do oil changes every 5k for peace of mind on the turbos, but as you said early owners may have had long intervals. Lanoguard underside annually, check when battery was replaced as well. L322s need a good battery.👍
Oh and starter motor is something I've done when you get a click and no start first or 2nd time starter motor on its way out, or battery. Easy enough to change through drivers side wheel arch.👍
Great to know the starter motor is an easy enough job when it needs doing. Thanks.
Good video Woody - when you had your HPFP replaced did you do that yourself or outsource it?
The HPFP issue was very early on in my ownership and I didn't have the confidence to tackle it myself. I haven't done any research on whether this is a sensible DIY job. My HPFP change was done by an "adventurous 4x4 specialist in Shipston on Stour", which was all together a pretty unpleasant experience. They did however fix the problem so I guess I got what I paid for..
That’s very interesting to hear - what was adventurous about the experience?
@@jamesg25 the experience was not adventurous, more disappointing. That was a clue to their business name. I just don’t want to name the business directly. But their customer service was appalling.
Understood. And on the HPFP failure itself was it rattling/knocking prior to failure?
@@jamesg25 I’m not sure about that as I wasn’t in a position to tell what it should have sounded like. I was getting error code P0088-17 which made the car undrivable. The engine running was a little uneven on startup. All I can say is that I was charged for a new HPFP..
Good overview 👍
Thanks Rob 👍
And the letters on the boot aren't correctly spaced so suspect that the boot has been replaced...
Yes, taking on a car like this is a little like being a detective trying to solve a crime. There’s lots of evidence pointing to the real life that it’s had. I’ve only just found half the fixings for a tow bar that my car must have previously had fitted!
You need at least £3000 for maintenance each year.
thats entirely arbitrary - repaired a fair few items on mine (rear washer motor for eg) and done maintenance too ( oils n fluids, all suspension arms at the front, discs n pads) 2010 4.4 tdv8 autobiography - barely stands me at 3 grand OVER two years including a full set of Pirelli Scorpions! Done 20 thousand miles over that time - only breakdown was due to fuel
level sender and car going into limp mode and then shutoff - managed to get it home and fixed it (fretting corrosion on in tank wiring for sender)
How have you got to £3000 each year?
You don't unless you're unlucky.
Sadly I think £3k may be on the low side if you want to keep it running as well as it should. Of course every car will have had different levels of care.
I have the same vehicle as you, even the same colour 2011 variet 4.4 . I changed all oils filters and belts on purchase and within a thousand miles the seconday turbo went. I replaced this and the car has been perfect. Everything works as it should. It has done a 117k and has a full service history. I also think that it has been used properly. By that I mean it has been revved properly so that there are no problems with the DPF. All tese questions! Its an old and reasonably complex car that will need regular servicing. I am due to head back for a service soon and things that I will be adding to the chores are; ......Nothing! If you buy cheap you will buy twice and if you do not maintain properly then it will break, like any other motor. I do get very tired of the youtube facination with these cars being unreliable. They are not, they are badly maintained. People always want something for nothing. Oh and rust on the wheel arches. None on mine and I always change oil every 5k. These cars are simply fabulous...if maintained. I paid 10k for mine and have spent about 5k since new. I budgeted for this.
@@ccw5886 You’ve nailed the only reason they are unreliable. They haven’t been properly maintained. To bastardised a famous quote, “all cars are unreliable, but some are more unreliable than others”. George Orwell, Animal Farm.
Have you got the part number of the thermostat housing seal you talk about. I’m collecting parts to do my oil cooler and turbo feed pipe seals so will do that same time
@@keljon32 LR023145
Great cars if yo put a few quid into them !
Quite a few quid it seems.
The same could be said for any 12 year old car
You're right. Things go wrong on all cars but it does seem that many of the component parts on these cars fail before you would expect considering the price of the car when new.
The wheel arches are definitely not aluminium!!!
@@tomwalker2417 oh course. Sorry about that. All steel body. Thanks for posting the correction. Is it just doors and bonnet that are ali? I’ve put a correction note in the video description.
DON'T seems to be the best possible advice! They are total shite!
Hi dude……. I personally would never buy a diesel Range Rover!!!
The Ingenium motor is rubbish!!!
To many plastic parts in important areas!!!!
Always go with a V8 petrol mota!!!!
Regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿🥳🍸🍸
The L322 4.4 TDV8 is a Ford engine, the Ingenium engine only came out in 2015.
Yes my friend….. but you missed the point!!!
Range Rover first put an Italian diesel engine into the original Range Rover!!!! It was rubbish!!! Then they put a BMW diesel mota into the P38….. it couldn’t pull the skin off a rice pudding!!!
Then they went with very average ford diesel engines!!!!
Then to cap it off they went with the pathetic Ingenium diesel engine!!!
As stated before never buy a diesel Range Rover or Spen King will come looking for you!!!!
Kind regards Ian 👨🎤🇳🇿🥳🍸🍸
@@ianscorey5293 have you run a petrol Range Rover? I’m not sure I could cope with the fuel pump anxiety. I filled the car up today for £135 which I know will give me almost half a thousand relaxing miles. I’m not sure I would enjoy it so much if I only managed 200 or so miles for the same money.