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Freelander (1997-2006) £400-£5500

It’s also a notable classic in its own way, as it heralded the start of the company’s modern era. It has its issues, though. The viscous coupling is e pensive to replace and can be upset simply by running mismatched tyres.

The . petrol used to be notorious for head gasket failures. Today’s replacements are much

Freelander 2 (2006-2015) £2000-£17,500

more robust, but a late diesel is your best bet. ven these can go calamitously wrong, though. This was a more comple car than it needed to be, and buying one for sweeties now doesn’t change that.

Pros: Cheap to buy, no big rust issues, surprisingly able off-road Cons: All sorts of things can go wrong, some very expensively

Range Rover Classic (1970-96) £4000-£275,000

are people who do ust that, preferring to invest new-car money in a restoration than spending it on a current model.

The reelander was a massive improvement on the model it replaced. It’s a refined and affordable S with a strong engine, good e uipment and a decent level of practicality.

It’s become one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there, too. ut do be aware of the rear diff and alde unit for costly outlays.

The . -litre diesel engine is a strong performer, though for a bargain search out one with the unpopular . petrol unit. ither way, it’s a fine S to drive. rices have fallen since the production ended, too , now gets you one worth having.

Pros: R economy of diesel engine Cons: Transmissions can wear quickly if used for towing

Range Rover (1994-2002) £1000-£28,000

The original Rangey is a classic you can use everyday and there liable than the . It’ll still cost a lot to run, however, and drivetrain faults and underbody corrosion are not unknown.

It’s a smart policy, too. An early two-door can cost mega money, but any lassic will appreciate in value if kept in good condition and sought-after rarities like the S and LS can be a gold mine.

The Mk Range Rover hit new heights of lu ury and was more re-

The T engine is sublime, but you’ll pay more to get one especially the . , though the . has all the power you need. The petrol, on the other hand, is temptingly cheap. uess why

An awful lot of Rangeys have been neglected and or abused, and you can still buy they cheap. ut if you’ve got the skills, and access to parts, restoring one would be the ultimate hobby that pays.

Pros: Most usable classic Land Rover, V8 power, ride quality

Cons: Rust, availability of parts for early models

A Mk Rangey in good working order is still a sensational car to

This isn’t a I motor, but it certainly is a Range Rover, with brilliant off-road and towing skills. It relies a lot on electronics, but they work wonders and the deepdown engineering is very robust.

Pros: Great off-road, luxury, image, TDV8 powerplants Cons: Very complex. Huge running costs to greater e tremes than ever, with lavish e uipment and endless opportunities for personalisation.

It’s a supreme lifestyle wagon for the rich to many of Land Rover’s traditional fans, on the other hand, it’s the supreme irrelevance.

If you can afford one, few cars could be as pleasing. owever if you can afford one and you love

Land Rovers, you’re likely to be thinking about how many real ones you could buy with this sort of money. It wouldn’t make a bad way to tow your collection about the place, though

Pros: Immense prestige, and sublime both to be in and drive

Cons: To at least 99% of people ’

Range Rover Sport (2013-22) £19,500-£140,000

the original, meaning it’s almost economical to run. It feels really nimble and agile on the road, too, and it comes with a range of engines giving it a brisk turn of pace.

The current Range Rover is a ma estic . All the engines in the own, even today. The problem is that they’re very comple and very, very good at going wrong.

Air suspension failure is the norm. ead gaskets can let go. lectronics are laughably flaky. And parts can cost the earth as will the labour bills. erhaps worst of all, nowadays it’s very hard to find one you can be sure hasn’t range supply copious amounts of power, and its road manners are absolutely impeccable. spent at least part of its life being worked on by idiots

It’s startlingly capable off-road, too, even if getting one muddy would feel like bad form. Most that leave the tarmac probably do so only when their owners are in the mood to blow some grouse out of the sky.

Still, you’ll get a classy motor with proper off-road and towing skills. It’s becoming a classic, too, and prices are still tiny considering everything you get.

Pros: Luxury, price, a Land R ’

Cons: E

Inside, the Range Rover’s cabin is superb, with sumptuous trim and cutting-edge e uipment. rices are, of course, as immense as the vehicle itself. ut if you can afford it, so too is the presence a Rangey will give you.

Pros: Class, luxury, engines, vast all-round capability Cons: Price

Range Rover Sport (2005-2013) £9500-£20,000

a supreme off-roader as well as being a funky road ride. It doesn’t handle like a sports car, but is agile enough for an S .

A iscovery of the same era is far more practical, however, while a full-fat Rangey has more class. The Sport is still a massively able tow barge, though, in addition to all its other virtues.

ou’re looking at a car which many people associate with rich chavs and criminals, however. And being based on the iscovery , it can’t help but share that vehicle’s reputation as a money pit.

Pros: Decent performance and all-round dynamics

Cons: A Disco 3 is more usable.

The second-generation Range Rover Sport is kg lighter than

Some won’t like the flamboyant posture, while others will love it. ither way, inside the cabin it’s very nearly as lu urious as the full-fat Range Rover.

The only stumbling block with such a fine motor is going to be how to pay for it. epreciation has started to bring down the purchase price though you’ll never run one on a shoestring.

Pros: glorious interior

Cons: Marmite image. Pricey to buy and run

Range Rover Evoque (2011-19) £7500-£41,000

the masses. iven that it was the company’s fastest-selling vehicle, they clearly hit the brief, even if it wasn’t for the traditional Land Rover owner.

It’s actually still a capable thing off-tarmac but it’s definitely more at home on the road.

When the vo ue was launched, it signalled LR’s intent on hitting evertheless, it is economical by Land Rover standards and ilariously, this is what counts as the affordable way in to owning a new Range Rover. The Sport is less about being chauffeur driven and more about lording it over other aspirational school runners, but once again it’ll be lovely to drive.

Like the full fat Range Rover a phrase which has never felt more appropriate , the Sport is available with an old-school engine that gives you racecar performance in return for ASA-level emissions. Most customers with opt for an altogether healthier plug-in hybrid, but they’ll still get a vehicle that’s brutally fast a well as being able to do the normal Range Rover stuff.

Pros: S and game for a laugh, too

Cons: S ’ proceeds-of-crime image because there are so many out there, used prices are tempting. There’s a onvertible model, too, as well as three and five-door tin-tops. We say stick to the latter, and be sure to get one with W .

Pros: E concept-car image

Cons: Cramped rear seats, not as practical as a Disco Sport

Most Range Rovers all look the same at the front now, but the new vo ue has adopted a similiar back end to the larger elar. It’s not ust the e terior that mimics the looks of the larger vehicle, however, as the vo ue has gained the latest Touch ro uo tech and a hike in uality.

The main highlight of the new vo ue is the fact the ma ority of the range is made up of mild hybrids, available with diesel and petrol engines combining to an electric motor. nly the base vo ue escapes the electrification, and we’d avoid it as it doesn’t have four-wheel drive.

Pros: Feels like a proper Range Rover inside Cons: Petrol engine is poor on fuel economy, even as a hybrid