Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling4
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Vehicle speed control1
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Exterior lighting1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover failed the safety check 1.72% of the time — 49% more often than the average 1990 passenger car (1.16%). Median odometer at inspection: 134,336 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
29 first registered in 1990 are on Dutch roads; 52% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt2
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen2
- Richtingaanwijzer werkt niet (goed)1
- Gordel beschadigd1
- Deur niet op normale wijze te openen1
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)1
- Waarschuwingsinrichting antiblokkeersysteem geeft defect aan1
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
126 cars built in 1990 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 909 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 183 of these cars first registered in 1990 took their annual MOT test. 71% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1990 the figure was 71%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.1% | 7.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.9% | 15.6% |
| Brakes | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| Visibility | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Suspension | 4.9% | 8.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
24 1990 cars are on the New Zealand register; 88% arrived as used imports, 13% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover.
| 1992031 24 Mar 1992 | Lights And Instruments ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD FAIL, CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE OR TO REMAIN ON CONTINUOUSLY. VEHICL… |
| 1991117 19 Aug 1991 | Brakes THE RIGHT REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH AND LEA… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK CAN CORRODE OVER TIME ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH ADJACENT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH OPERATES THE BRAKE LAMPS MAY FAIL TO OPERATE.
THE RIGHT REAR METAL BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TOP OF THE RIGHT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN EVENTUAL FLUID LEAK IN ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 1990 Land Rover Range Rover: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 50660 | PRIDE - RANGE ROVER BULB HOLDER REPLACEMENT. *TW |
| 50629 | BECM UPDATES AND REVERSE MIRROR DIP FUNCTION. *TW |
| 10136669 | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. |
| 10125267 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| 10102683 | "ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF NON-APPROVED EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE THE ENGINES TO HYDRO-LOCK, OR CAUSE OTHER ENGINE DAMAGE, AND SOMETIMES THE ONLY POSSIBLE REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENGINE." |
| 10016661 | AIR SUSPENSION DIAGNOSTIC GUIDELINES-INCORRECTLY DIAGNOSED EAS SYSTEM FAULTS. *SC |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)