Land Rover Extended Warranty Overview

Motor1 Reviews Team Take:

• Based on our research, a Land Rover extended warranty from the manufacturer could cost between $5,000 and $6,500.
• The average Land Rover owner spends $1,174 per year on car repairs, which is 80 percent more than the industry average of $652 per year.
• We recommend Carchex and Endurance as alternatives to the manufacturer-backed Land Rover extended warranty.

Iconic British automaker Land Rover is known for its pairing of rugged capability with understated luxury, but it also lacks reliability. That’s why owners may be looking into a Land Rover extended warranty to cover repairs that are, frankly, likely to arise. In this article, we take a look at the extended coverage options Land Rover offers and how they compare to coverage from the best extended car warranty companies.

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Land Rover Extended Warranty

Because its website doesn’t have very much information about its extended warranties, we contacted Land Rover to ask for more details. The customer representative told us that their warranties have a limit of seven years of 100,000 miles, and that they also offer plans through authorized retailers. We called four different dealerships to learn more, and couldn’t verify whether plan offerings differ by location or seller. 

The following is information we got from an authorized Land Rover retailer in Paramus, New Jersey, and by secret shopping for quotes. 

Land Rover offers only one level of coverage, simply called a Land Rover Extended Warranty. The table below gives an overview of what the plan covers and other details.

Plan Name	Description of Coverage	Maximum Coverage Terms
Land Rover Extended Warranty	Exclusionary coverage for most of a vehicle’s major systems, including the drivetrain, electrical system, climate control and more.	7 years/100,000 miles

What’s Not Covered by the Land Rover Extended Warranty?

Exclusionary warranties are protection plans that cover all components in a vehicle except those specifically named as not being covered. These plans are often referred to as “bumper-to-bumper” coverage because they cover nearly everything in a car between the front and rear bumper.

Some notable exclusions to extended warranty coverage include:

• Wear and tear items like brake pads or tires
• Routine maintenance services such as oil changes
• Malfunction caused by abnormal use
• Damage to or caused by aftermarket components
• Mechanical failure that occurs after not following the Land Rover recommended maintenance schedule
• Damage that falls under the responsibility of your auto insurance company, such as damages resulting from a collision or vandalism

Land Rover Extended Warranty Benefits

You get more than coverage with a Land Rover extended warranty. The company’s coverage also includes a few extra perks to add value to your purchase, including: 

• Overseas travel protection
• Repairs done by Land Rover-approved technicians using genuine Land Rover parts
• Unlimited claims

Land Rover Extended Warranty Maintenance Plans

Land Rover offers two tiers of maintenance plans you can purchase in addition to your service plan: Prepaid Scheduled Maintenance and Prepaid Maintenance Plus. The company offers three- and four-year term options.

Land Rover Extended Warranty Vs. Factory Warranty

Explain manufacturer’s factory warranties and how they differ from the extended warranties. 

Land Rover New Car Warranty

All new Land Rover vehicles come with the company’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which provides four years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage. Land Rover also includes six years of corrosion perforation coverage and several emissions warranties. 

Land Rover Certified Pre-Owned Warranty

Land Rover also has a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle program which includes additional warranty coverage with all CPO purchases, known as the Land Rover Approved Certified Limited Warranty. Owners of CPO Land Rovers get either one year of coverage with unlimited miles or two years of coverage up to 100,000 miles. CPO warranty coverage begins once the factory warranty coverage expires.

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Land Rover Extended Warranty Cost

We were quoted costs ranging from $5,300 to $6,500 in total for a Land Rover extended warranty when we secret shopped. In the table below, we’ve provided the quotes we received for varying term lengths on different Land Rover vehicles.

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What Our Survey Respondents Say About Manufacturer Warranties

Land Rover and other manufacturers are just one source of an extended warranty. With other options on the table, we wanted to learn more about how people who have a manufacturer extended warranty felt about their coverage. 

In early 2024, we surveyed 1,000 manufacturer extended-warranty holders about their experience. Here were some of our biggest takeaways:

• 45.6 percent of all customers paid less than $2,000 in total for their manufacturer extended warranty.
• Nearly a third (30.9 percent) of customers purchased their extended coverage when their car was brand new.
• A majority (58 percent) of manufacturer extended warranty holders said they would consider buying coverage from a third-party provider.

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Should You Buy a Land Rover Extended Warranty?

An extended warranty can be a good investment for car owners and for Land Rover owners in specific. The monetary value of an extended warranty boils down to how much it costs, the likelihood of using it, and the expenses it could cover if you do use it. 

To get a better idea of whether a Land Rover extended warranty is “worth it,” you can consider how reliable Land Rover vehicles tend to be and how much it costs to fix them when they need repairs.

Land Rover Reliability

Reliability—or the likelihood of a vehicle breaking down—is typically a good thing for car owners. But when it comes to warranties, the more reliable a vehicle is, the less likely you are to use the extended warranty coverage you pay for. That means owners of less reliable vehicles are more likely to get their money’s worth on a warranty plan.

J.D. Power Reliability Ratings

According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study℠, which ranks automakers by the average number of reported problems per 100 vehicles, Land Rover vehicles are among the least reliable on the road. 

Land Rover has the third-highest average of any automaker in the study at 268 problems per 100 vehicles, meaning the company’s vehicles are the third-least reliable of any brand studied. That translates to a higher likelihood that your Land Rover will experience some issues while you own it. It also means you’re likely to recoup some of that warranty costs in  covered repairs.

RepairPal Reliability Ratings

The website RepairPal assesses the reliability of 32 auto manufacturers using several key data points. In the table below, we’ve provided a look at RepairPal data for Land Rover reliability and how it compares to the average of all automakers studied.

Category	Land Rover Ranking	Industry Average
Average annual cost of repairs and maintenance	$1,174	$652
Repair frequency	0.7 times per year	0.4 times per year
Repair severity*	16%	12%
Overall reliability ranking	2.5 out of 5.0 (31st among 32 car brands)	3.4 out of 5.0

*Repair severity refers to the probability that a repair will cost three-times the average annual repair cost for all models. 

Cost of Land Rover Repairs

Cost is another factor that works similarly. Vehicles that are inexpensive to repair are easier on owners’ budgets, but lower repair costs mean that the cost of repairs covered under your extended warranty will match what you pay for coverage. Below are average costs for common repairs across Land Rover models, according to RepairPal.

Land Rover Model	Vehicle Component	Average Repair Cost
Discovery	Head gasket replacement	$1,891 – $2,249
Range Rover	Automatic transmission cable replacement	$368 – $390
Defender	Air spring replacement	$1,312 – $1,335

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Land Rover Extended Warranty Vs. a Third-Party Warranty

Land Rover isn’t your only source for warranty coverage for your vehicle. You can also purchase a vehicle service contract from a third-party provider. Aftermarket providers and the plans they offer have some key advantages compared to manufacturer-branded coverage. We take a look at the pros and cons of each in the tables below.

Our Experience Buying Third-Party Warranties

As part of our research, our team purchased warranties from five third-party extended warranty providers in April 2024 and documented the experience. We assessed each provider on its prices, policies, and the experience of buying coverage. You’ll find the results of that study in the table below.

Third-Party Company	Plan	Price	Coverage Terms	Our Buying Experience	Cancellation
autopom!	Exclusionary (comprehensive)	$125.75 per month for 24 months	4 years/unlimited miles	The salesperson was incredibly friendly and helpful.	Cancellation by phone was easy and we received email confirmation.
Carchex	Titanium (comprehensive)	$150 per month	Month-to-month	Quote may change based on the salesperson. Discounts vary based on how much you can haggle with them.	Smooth cancellation process.
Endurance	Secure Plus (mid-level)	$93.17 per month for 30 months	2.5 years/40,000 miles	Easy experience overall.	Cancellation within 30 days was quick with the policy number.
Olive	Powertrain	$60.23 for 36 months	3 years/185,000 maximum miles	100% online purchase was easy to do in under an hour.	Canceled via email easily, though contracts say mailing cancellation is required.

*All quotes apply to a 2021 Honda CR-V with 60,000 miles.

What Our Survey Data Says About Buying Third-Party Warranties

In May 2024, we also surveyed extended warranty holders in general—and not just those with coverage from a manufacturer—about their experience with their coverage and providers. You can see some of our findings in the sections that follow.

Who is your extended warranty provider?  

• CarShield: 32.5%
• Endurance: 8%
• EasyCare Warranty: 7%
• CARCHEX: 6.5%
• American Dream Auto Protect: 4.1%
• Omega Auto Care: 3.7%

What was your primary motivation to purchase an extended car warranty?

• The dealership recommended a warranty for my car: 28.6%
• My existing warranty coverage expired: 22.6%
• I anticipated my car’s repair needs: 19.8%
• I want to maintain my car’s resale value: 14.8%
• I saw an ad for extended car warranty coverage: 9.5%
• I recently paid for a major repair: 3.2%
• Other: 1.5%

Which factor was most important when choosing your warranty provider?

• Coverage options: 28.7%
• Total cost: 24.8%
• Coverage benefits: 22.1%
• Payment options: 8.2%
• Company reputation: 6.5%
• Contract length: 4.2%
• Customer reviews: 3.2%
• Direct contract administration: no third parties: 2.1%
• Other: 0.2%

Quotes From Our Survey

Here are a few quotes from our survey respondents about their experience with a third-party warranty: 

“I like the simple fact that they work with you on your prices and they discuss a good plan with you.”

“They were easy to work with and they were upfront about virtually everything.”

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Best Third-Party Vehicle Service Contract Options

Based on our research, we feel that third-party providers may be a better option for many Land Rover owners. By comparison, third-party warranty companies are more flexible, offer more options, include more benefits, and are easier to use.

Our top choice for an independent warranty provider for 2024 is Endurance. We’ve provided some more information about Endurance in the sections below.

Endurance: Our Ratings

Our review team conducted a study of 41 third-party warranty providers, ranking each provider on its reputation, coverage, cost, transparency, and customer service. This year, Endurance won the top spot in our study, scoring higher than the industry average in each category. 

See how Endurance ranked in each category below: 

Category	Endurance’s Score (out of 5.0)	Average Study Score (out of 5.0)
Industry Standing	4.6	4.0
Coverage	4.9	4.2
Cost	4.6	4.0
Transparency	4.9	4.0
Customer Service	3.9	3.6
Overall Score	4.6	4.0

Endurance Vs. Land Rover Extended Warranty

See how Endurance compares to the Land Rover extended warranty side by side: 

	Endurance	Land Rover
Plan options	6	1
Maximum mileage	Unlimited	100,000 miles
Maximum age	20 years	7 years
When to buy	Anytime	Before new vehicle warranty expires
Choice of repair shop	Any mechanic certified by the ASE	Land Rover service centers only
Maintenance coverage	Advantage plan covers oil changes, brake pads, cooling system maintenance and more	Prepaid maintenance plans can be purchased separately
Benefits	Roadside assistance, trip interruption, rental car plus Elite benefits like key fob replacement and tire repair for one year	Overseas travel protection, unlimited claims, genuine replacement parts

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Land Rover Extended Warranty: Bottom Line

The Land Rover manufacturer extended warranty may be a good option for some owners, especially those who value officially-branded parts and service. And, in general, an extended warranty is more valuable for Land Rover vehicles than for many brands due to their low reliability and high cost of repairs.

However, Land Rover owners may find better options with third-party extended car warranty companies. These providers offer far more options on coverage that may be much easier to use. That coverage may also come at a more affordable price, too. The best way to find out is to reach out to providers like Endurance for a quote on an extended warranty for your Land Rover.

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Land Rover Extended Warranty: FAQ

Below are commonly asked questions about the Land Rover extended warranty:

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Methodology

In an effort to provide accurate and unbiased information to consumers, our expert review team collects data from dozens of extended auto warranty companies to formulate rankings of the best providers. Companies receive a score in each of the following categories, as well as an overall weighted score out of 5.0 stars.

• Industry Standing: Warranty providers with a history of strong business practices and endorsements from experts receive the highest scores in this category.
• Coverage: This rating is based on types of extended warranty plans available, coverage terms, and added benefits like roadside assistance.
• Cost: Our research team reviews sample quotes for a variety of plans and vehicles. Companies with lower prices per year of coverage receive the best scores.
• Transparency: This score takes into account contract transparency and the availability of a money-back guarantee.
• Customer Service: We comb through customer reviews and perform our own shopper analysis to get a sense of the responsiveness and helpfulness of each warranty company.

*Data accurate at time of publication.

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