Land Rover Range Rover P38A

Land Rover Range Rover P38A
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The Land Rover Range Rover P38A (1995–2002): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: P38A · Sold in: United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,712 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,819 mm
Wheelbase2,746 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older73.6% (72.9–74.2)69.2%19,499

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension36.9%41.6%
Brakes35.8%36.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks33.1%17.1%
Body, chassis and structure24.3%18.6%
Tyres18.9%31.2%
Lights and electrics16.9%28.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

156 complaints for model years 1996–2002. 8 crashes · 21 fires · 7 injuries

  • Engine 36

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 16 versions of the Land Rover Range Rover P38A

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United Kingdom 6 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–20043.02.9 LDiesel5-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km NEDC299 g/km
2002–20034.4 V84.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic16.2 L/100 km NEDC389 g/km
2000–20022.52.5 LDiesel5-speed manual10.6 L/100 km NEDC289 g/km
2000–20022.52.5 LDiesel4-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km NEDC304 g/km
2000–20024.0 V84.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic15.2 L/100 km NEDC385 g/km
2000–20024.6 V84.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.4 L/100 km NEDC398 g/km

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2002CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA425–460 g/km
1998–2001CLKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1995(FFS), EMS 2MODE CLKU3.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1995(FFS)3.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1995(FFS)4.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–2002Sport utility vehicle4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.3–19.9 L/100 km 5-cycle421–458 g/km
1996–2000Sport utility vehicle4.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic17.5–18.2 L/100 km 5-cycle403–419 g/km
1995Sport utility vehicle4.2 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.5 L/100 km 5-cycle449 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.