B2295
Body Control Module Internal Fault
Causes
- Internal BCM hardware failure (processor, memory, I/O circuits)
- Corrupted or failed BCM firmware/EEPROM
- Low or intermittent power supply to BCM (battery, main relay, ignition feed)
- Poor ground or high resistance ground connection
- Short/open or high resistance in the BCM connector or wiring harness
- Water intrusion, corrosion, physical damage or overheating of the module
Symptoms
- One or more body electrical functions intermittent or inoperative (lights, wipers, door locks, windows, interior lighting)
- Multiple body-related warning lamps or text messages on dash
- Central locking/immobilizer or remote key functions fail or are intermittent
- Loss of communication with BCM on scan tool or multiple related U-codes present
- Unexpected battery drain or parasitic draw in some cases
What to check
- Read all stored DTCs and any pending/related U-codes with a capable scan tool
- Record freeze-frame and vehicle state when code set (key on/off, engine running, temperature)
- Check battery voltage with key on and engine off (should be ~12.4–12.8 V) and during cranking/engine running (charging system)
- Inspect BCM fuses, fusible links and power distribution for corrosion or blown fuses
- Visually inspect BCM connector(s) and harness for corrosion, bent pins, water ingress, damage or repair evidence
- Check BCM ground(s) for tightness and corrosion; measure resistance to chassis (
Signal parameters
- Battery supply to BCM: approx. 11–14.5 V (key off/on/engine running depending on state)
- Ignition-switched feed present at designated power pin(s) with key ON
- Ground at BCM: low resistance to chassis (
- CAN bus idle: CAN_H and CAN_L both ≈2.5 V; dominant state shows differential ~1–2 V (verify with scope)
- LIN bus idle and wake signals present when applicable (voltage and timing per vehicle spec)
- EEPROM/firmware checksum or self-test status flags (pass/fail) visible via OEM level diagnostic tool if supported
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a professional scan tool to read all BCM and network DTCs; note freeze-frame and any related U-codes. Do not assume B2295 is the root cause if other module codes are present.
- Verify battery state of charge and charging system health. Recharge or replace battery if low, then re-scan. Low voltage can corrupt module memory and cause internal faults.
- Inspect all BCM power and ground circuits: check fuses, measure supply voltage at BCM power pins with key ON and OFF, and measure continuity/resistance to ground.
- Visually inspect BCM connector and surrounding harness for corrosion, water intrusion, bent pins or damage; repair wiring and connectors as needed and re-check.
- Verify vehicle communication buses (CAN/LIN) for activity using scan tool or oscilloscope; identify any nodes not responding and resolve bus shorts/opens before further BCM work.
- If power/ground and bus communications are normal, attempt to clear the code. If the code returns immediately, check for available software updates or reflash options using OEM-level software.
- If a reflash/update is not available or fails to clear the fault, perform module self-tests (OEM diagnostics) to read EEPROM/checksum and internal telemetry. Follow manufacturer diagnostic flow for EEPROM/firmware corruption.
- If diagnostics confirm internal hardware failure or persistent firmware corruption after proper power/ground/bus verification, plan module replacement. Ensure replacement BCM is correct part number and programmed/configured to vehicle per manufacturer procedures.
- After repair or replacement, reprogram/configure the BCM, clear codes, and verify all body functions and network communications operate normally; perform road test as applicable.
- If fault persists after replacement and programming, escalate to manufacturer technical support; document all tests and results.
Likely causes
- Corrupted firmware or failed EEPROM inside BCM
- Low/unstable battery voltage or blown main fuse feeding the BCM
- Poor ground or high resistance at BCM ground pin(s)
- Damaged connector pins or harness corrosion at the BCM
- Actual internal BCM hardware failure requiring replacement
Fault status
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B2295
Retention system - airbag status with side impact Retention system - impact sensor status Error in the checksum of the position memory
Causes
- Internal BCM hardware failure (processor, memory, I/O circuits)
- Corrupted or failed BCM firmware/EEPROM
- Low or intermittent power supply to BCM (battery, main relay, ignition feed)
- Poor ground or high resistance ground connection
- Short/open or high resistance in the BCM connector or wiring harness
- Water intrusion, corrosion, physical damage or overheating of the module
Symptoms
- One or more body electrical functions intermittent or inoperative (lights, wipers, door locks, windows, interior lighting)
- Multiple body-related warning lamps or text messages on dash
- Central locking/immobilizer or remote key functions fail or are intermittent
- Loss of communication with BCM on scan tool or multiple related U-codes present
- Unexpected battery drain or parasitic draw in some cases
What to check
- Read all stored DTCs and any pending/related U-codes with a capable scan tool
- Record freeze-frame and vehicle state when code set (key on/off, engine running, temperature)
- Check battery voltage with key on and engine off (should be ~12.4–12.8 V) and during cranking/engine running (charging system)
- Inspect BCM fuses, fusible links and power distribution for corrosion or blown fuses
- Visually inspect BCM connector(s) and harness for corrosion, bent pins, water ingress, damage or repair evidence
- Check BCM ground(s) for tightness and corrosion; measure resistance to chassis (
Signal parameters
- Battery supply to BCM: approx. 11–14.5 V (key off/on/engine running depending on state)
- Ignition-switched feed present at designated power pin(s) with key ON
- Ground at BCM: low resistance to chassis (
- CAN bus idle: CAN_H and CAN_L both ≈2.5 V; dominant state shows differential ~1–2 V (verify with scope)
- LIN bus idle and wake signals present when applicable (voltage and timing per vehicle spec)
- EEPROM/firmware checksum or self-test status flags (pass/fail) visible via OEM level diagnostic tool if supported
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a professional scan tool to read all BCM and network DTCs; note freeze-frame and any related U-codes. Do not assume B2295 is the root cause if other module codes are present.
- Verify battery state of charge and charging system health. Recharge or replace battery if low, then re-scan. Low voltage can corrupt module memory and cause internal faults.
- Inspect all BCM power and ground circuits: check fuses, measure supply voltage at BCM power pins with key ON and OFF, and measure continuity/resistance to ground.
- Visually inspect BCM connector and surrounding harness for corrosion, water intrusion, bent pins or damage; repair wiring and connectors as needed and re-check.
- Verify vehicle communication buses (CAN/LIN) for activity using scan tool or oscilloscope; identify any nodes not responding and resolve bus shorts/opens before further BCM work.
- If power/ground and bus communications are normal, attempt to clear the code. If the code returns immediately, check for available software updates or reflash options using OEM-level software.
- If a reflash/update is not available or fails to clear the fault, perform module self-tests (OEM diagnostics) to read EEPROM/checksum and internal telemetry. Follow manufacturer diagnostic flow for EEPROM/firmware corruption.
- If diagnostics confirm internal hardware failure or persistent firmware corruption after proper power/ground/bus verification, plan module replacement. Ensure replacement BCM is correct part number and programmed/configured to vehicle per manufacturer procedures.
- After repair or replacement, reprogram/configure the BCM, clear codes, and verify all body functions and network communications operate normally; perform road test as applicable.
- If fault persists after replacement and programming, escalate to manufacturer technical support; document all tests and results.
Likely causes
- Corrupted firmware or failed EEPROM inside BCM
- Low/unstable battery voltage or blown main fuse feeding the BCM
- Poor ground or high resistance at BCM ground pin(s)
- Damaged connector pins or harness corrosion at the BCM
- Actual internal BCM hardware failure requiring replacement
Fault status
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LAND ROVER
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LAND ROVER: 2022
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Defender
- 90
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- 90 X
- 90 X
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- 90 X-Dynamic HSE
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- 90 X-Dynamic SE
- 90 X-Dynamic SE
- 110
- 110
- 110 S
- 110 S
- 110 SE
- 110 SE
- 110 V8
- 110 V8
- 110 V8 Carpathian Edition
- 110 V8 Carpathian Edition
- 110 X
- 110 X
- 110 X-Dynamic SE
- 110 X-Dynamic SE
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Discovery
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- S
- S
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Discovery Sport
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Range Rover
- Autobiography, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover Autobiography
- 2022 Range Rover Base
- 2022 Range Rover Base
- First Edition
- First Edition
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover SE
- SE, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover SE
- SE, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover SE
- SV
- SV
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
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Range Rover Evoque
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Range Rover Velar
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar S
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LAND ROVER: 2021
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Discovery
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- S
- S
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Discovery Sport
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Range Rover
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography Fifty Edition
- Autobiography Fifty Edition
- 2021 Range Rover Base
- 2021 Range Rover Base
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover HSE
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
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Range Rover Evoque
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Range Rover Sport
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- HSE Dynamic
- HSE Dynamic
- HSE Silver Edition, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HST
- HST
- SE
- SE
- SVR
- SVR
- SVR Carbon Edition
- SVR Carbon Edition
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Range Rover Velar
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar S
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LAND ROVER: 2020
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Defender
- 90 First Edition
- 90 First Edition
- 110 First Edition
- 110 First Edition
- 110 HSE
- 110 HSE
- 110 S
- 110 S
- 110 SE
- 110 SE
- 110 X
- 110 X
- 110, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Defender 110
- 110, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Defender 110
- 110, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Defender 110
- 110, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Defender 110
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Discovery
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- Landmark
- Landmark
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery SE
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Range Rover
- Autobiography
- Autobiography
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Base
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Base
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Base
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Base
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover HSE
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
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Range Rover Evoque
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Range Rover Sport
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE Dynamic
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- HSE PHEV
- HSE PHEV
- HST
- HST
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SVR
- SVR
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Range Rover Velar
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Range Rover Velar S
- SVAutobiography Dyn.
- SVAutobiography Dyn.
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