Land Rover Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

CPO Land Rovers come with a comprehensive warranty and other benefits

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    Land Rovers are often considered unreliable and expensive to own. So, if you’re set on purchasing a Range Rover, Defender or Discovery, it seemingly makes sense to prioritize getting one of the good ones and making sure it has a lengthy warranty.

    Is that enough to make buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) Land Rover a good option? What do CPO Land Rovers include? How much more are dealers charging for CPO status? And is it worth the price? Read on to find out.


    Key insights

    CPO Land Rovers include a one-year/unlimited-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, which starts on the day of purchase or whenever your car’s original warranty runs out, whichever comes first.

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    CPO Land Rovers tend to cost around 14% more than their pre-owned equivalents. That’s about $12,500 extra on average, and that’s probably too much to make financial sense.

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    You might be better off getting a pre-purchase inspection on a used Land Rover and then purchasing a Land Rover extended warranty.

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    Alternatively, CPO Lexus, Lincoln, Porsche and Acura vehicles all have smaller upcharges and include two-year CPO warranties.

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    Land Rover CPO program

    Every automaker has its own CPO program with its own standards, requirements and warranty, and Land Rover is no exception.

    CPO vehicles have passed inspection and include an added warranty. They’re popular since they’re generally higher in quality than your average used car but much cheaper than a brand-new one.

    To qualify as a CPO, a used Land Rover must pass a 165-point quality inspection that’s designed by Land Rover and executed by your dealership. The vehicle must also be under 5 model years old (e.g., a 2020 or newer in 2025) and have fewer than 60,000 miles on its odometer.

    All CPO Land Rovers also come with a one-year/unlimited-mile warranty, which begins on the day you buy the vehicle or the day your four-year/50,000-mile factory warranty expires, whichever comes first.

    (Land Rover technically states that its CPO vehicles come with a one-year/unlimited-mile warranty or a two-year/100,000-mile warranty. However, the upgrade to a two-year CPO warranty isn’t free with the purchase of your vehicle. “That’s an optional extra,” a Land Rover dealer in Texas told us. “I’d say the cost to add that extra year starts at around $1,500 for a CPO Discovery Sport.”)

    Finally, you’ll get a handful of helpful secondary benefits with your CPO Land Rover, including 24/7 roadside assistance and trip interruption coverage.

    How good is Land Rover’s CPO warranty?

    Land Rover’s CPO warranty is slightly better than average.

    The industry-standard CPO warranty is about one year/12,000 miles, so one year of coverage with no mileage cap is a nice little upgrade. It also means you don’t have to worry about your warranty expiring early if you have a long commute or a road trip coming up.

    Land Rover’s CPO warranty also provides true bumper-to-bumper coverage, meaning virtually every part of the car is covered except wear-and-tear components (like brake pads and wiper blades). Not all CPO warranties offer this coverage; Audi and Mercedes-Benz are two noteworthy exceptions.

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    Land Rover CPO warranty vs. competitors

    If Land Rover’s CPO warranty is just above average for the industry, how does it stack up to its closest competitors?

    Land Rover’s CPO warranty is, in our opinion, better than what Audi and Mercedes offer because it provides true bumper-to-bumper coverage — which is ideal since these vehicles aren’t especially reliable or cheap to repair.

    BMW, meanwhile, offers a CPO warranty identical to Land Rover’s. (And Tesla’s warranty term is close but without unlimited miles.)

    Land Rover falls behind Porsche, Lexus, Acura and Lincoln — all of which include two extra years of bumper-to-bumper coverage. So, if you’re looking to maximize your time under warranty, you might want to consider a CPO SUV from one of those brands instead.

    *Measured from when you bought the vehicle or the end of your factory bumper-to-bumper warranty; **Measured from when your vehicle was new

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    CPO Land Rover benefits

    CPO Land Rovers also come with the following additional benefits, which last for the duration of the CPO warranty:

    • 24/7 roadside assistance, including flat-tire and dead-battery assistance, lockout services and towing to the nearest Land Rover dealer
    • Trip expense reimbursements, which cover “reasonable costs” for food, lodging and transportation if your Land Rover breaks down over 100 miles from home and warranty-covered repairs take longer than a day

    These are average benefits for a CPO program, but it’s a little disappointing that Land Rover doesn’t guarantee access to a loaner vehicle. (Your dealer may still provide one if you ask, but it’s not a sure thing.)

    CPO Land Rover cost

    Based on what we’ve seen, certified pre-owned Land Rovers cost about $12,534 more than their noncertified equivalents on average. That’s roughly a 14% upcharge.

    For a bit of context, a study by iSeeCars found that the industry-average price increase for CPO vehicles is only around 3.6% (versus regular used cars). A 14% upcharge is extremely high.

    As of publishing, listings for CPO Land Rovers on Edmunds were about 14% higher than for equivalent vehicles.

    Consider this: You can hire an independent mechanic to complete a pre-purchase inspection before you buy for about $200. You can also purchase a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty for a Range Rover Velar for under $7,000. That’s not cheap, but it’s a better value than paying $10,000+ for a one-year CPO warranty.

    Is a CPO Land Rover worth it?

    CPO vehicles almost always cost more than their pre-owned equivalents, which raises a question: Are they actually worth paying extra for?

    In general, it’s worth paying more for CPO status if the vehicle you’re considering has below-average reliability, the CPO warranty benefits are solid and the price is right.

    In its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, J.D. Power ranked Land Rover 26th out of the 30 brands surveyed. Reportedly, new Land Rovers experienced 270 problems per 100 vehicles after three years, which is pretty steep for a newer luxury SUV.

    Warranty coverage is theoretically more valuable on an unreliable car because it’s more likely to be put to use.

    RepairPal ranked the manufacturer 31st out of 32 brands, estimating predicted annual repair and maintenance costs for a Land Rover to be $1,174.

    This all points to a simple conclusion: If you buy a Land Rover, you’ll want as much warranty protection as possible.

    “The timing chain failed and it required a full engine replacement,” said a reviewer from California with a CPO Range Rover Sport. “After 6 months of games (including an invoice for $39,000 engine replacement), JLR replaced the engine.”

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      Do you need an extended warranty for your Land Rover?

      Does that make buying an extended warranty for your Range Rover, Defender or Discovery a good idea?

      Due to Land Rover’s poor reputation for build quality, your options from third-party extended warranty companies might be limited.

      We did a full breakdown of Land Rover extended warranties where we found that, on average, each additional year of bumper-to-bumper coverage for a Land Rover costs around $2,000, which is more than you’re likely to spend on repairs in a given year.

      If you’re able to negotiate a better deal on an extended warranty (or get your CPO Land Rover at a lower price), the extra warranty coverage will likely come in handy. However, if you’re really concerned about avoiding expensive repair bills, you might be better off buying a different vehicle.

      FAQ

      Are Land Rovers reliable?

      Land Rovers are generally among the least reliable vehicles on the road, according to RepairPal and J.D. Power data.

      What does a CPO warranty cover?

      CPO vehicles often provide one year/12,000 miles of added bumper-to-bumper coverage, an extended powertrain warranty and additional benefits like roadside assistance.

      What is the deductible for the Land Rover CPO warranty?

      There’s no deductible for eligible Land Rover CPO repairs. This means you don’t have to pay anything out of pocket for repairs covered by your warranty.


      Article sources

      ConsumerAffairs writers primarily rely on government data, industry experts and original research from other reputable publications to inform their work. Specific sources for this article include:

      1. J.D. Power, “Vehicle Dependability Still Suffering Due to Pandemic Aftershocks, J.D. Power Finds.” Accessed June 23, 2025.
      2. Consumer Reports, “Land Rover SUVs.” Accessed June 23, 2025.
      3. RepairPal, “Land Rover Repair and Maintenance Cost.” Accessed June 23, 2025.
      4. Edmunds, “Used Certified Pre-Owned Land Rover for Sale Near Me.” Accessed June 23, 2025.
      5. iSeeCars, “Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Cars: Are They Worth the Extra Cost?” Accessed June 23, 2025.
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