Land Rover LR3 Problems and Repair Histories
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Land Rover LR3s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Land Rover LR3 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Land Rover LR3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Land Rover LR3 / Discovery | 28 LR3 / Discoverys, 9.1 months of data per LR3 / Discovery, average 79400 miles 80 |
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| 2005 | Land Rover LR3 / Discovery | 29 LR3 / Discoverys, 7.7 months of data per LR3 / Discovery, average 90100 miles76 |
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2009 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | fixed sqeak with center console (lubed latch) adjusted rear tailgate for easier closing | |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | Heavy smoke coming out the exhaust and check engine light activated. Had to have to PVC valve replaced Oil was leaking between the oil filter housing and block. O ring was found 'porous' and replaced | |
2008 Land Rover LR3
Engine not specified
| Land Rover LR3 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | Seats kept causing the fuse to blow. After bringing it in two other times for the same problem, the shop realized that the wire was almost disconnected and taped it back together. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Experienced high-pitched whine and vibration at higher speeds. Turned out to be metal in the front diff - replaced by the dealership and front wheels realigned. Also, repaired sun-roof drain tube leak. Also replaced rear differential. |
| Mar | 2011 | 38000 | 300 | Vehicle sent in for standard periodic maintenance. One of the front driving lights was broken, replaced at owner's expense. All other items under original warranty - coolant serviced, leaks repaired/parts replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 44000 | 700 | Poor acceleration. Resolved through software upgrade. Other sensor and fault codes identified and cleared. Rear brake pads needed to be replaced - replaced by dealership. |
| Oct | 2011 | 47000 | 1100 | Picked up asphalt gravel that scored the rotors and required pad and rotor replacement. Also front end bushing shims replaced, 4-wheel alignment. The sound and weather seal the is on the door frame was worn through near the door latch. Driver side rubber seal replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | 50 | Left front wheel hub was loose and needed replacing. Right rear lower ball joint needed to be replaced - did left rear at same time. Recommended getting front lower control arms/bushings replaced. |
| Land Rover LR3 in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 26040 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 38440 | 0 | The lower plastic cover of the windshield separated from the window due to the hot climate. The part has been on order for the last two months and still not in. Risk is that water will enter into the engine bay and AC unit. |
| Mar | 2011 | 45260 | 0 | Lower plastic cover of windshield was reattached using glue as it had warped and bubbled upwards. |
| Apr | 2011 | 45880 | 0 | Have purchased an extended warranty up to 100,000 KM. Replace brake pads and rotors as per dealer. |
| Aug | 2011 | 48980 | 900 | Front parking sensors still unreliable, had to replace suspension bushes under warranty. Significant concenrns remain over the air suspension system. |
| Nov | 2011 | 50000 | 0 | The washer bottle was cracked, even though the car has never been in an accident or driven off road. Declined replacement given that it was quoted at nearly $250 and out of warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 52700 | 0 | The yellow suspension warning light came on. The readout in the dashboard would say suspension fault. Problem was the evaporator in the air suspension system. |
| Oct | 2012 | 63240 | 950 | Front left air spring had a bad leak which required replacement. System tested for leaks and is now operating fine, Car was two weeks out of extended warrant so had to pay for the repairs. |
| Land Rover LR3 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Front differential ordered. Headliner trim pulled out around rear sun roof. New headliner ordered. Left tailgate cable 'kinked'. New one ordered. Radio ordered, stuck on one channel |
| Oct | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Taken in for 45K service. Mentioned Sirius reception problem and 'knocking' from the front end. Ordered Sirius antenna. Will return for antenna replacement and bushing replacement when antenna arrives. |
| Nov | 2010 | 43500 | 0 | Left front driver's speaker Front suspension bushings replaced. Engine would drop to abut 400 rpm then recover when coming to a stop. ECM and TSM(?) reprogrammed and battery replaced. Sirius antenna replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Jalisco, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 16120 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 22960 | 750 | LR3 was out of alignment, a suspension screw had to be ordered and replaced, they took three days to get the screw. |
| Sep | 2011 | 39680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Cruise Control contacts. warranty | |
| Mar | 2009 | 35000 | 100 | Squeak from rear left wheel. |
| Jan | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | EGR valve |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 34100 | 0 | Drivers seat only, lowering by itself |
| Feb | 2010 | 37200 | 0 | Replaces both rear shock absorbers - gone slightly soft |
| Jan | 2011 | 52680 | 0 | Steering tie-rod ends replaced |
| May | 2011 | 60120 | 500 | Front lower suspension arm bushes |
| Sep | 2011 | 62000 | 1 | Tailgate opening solenoid cable end broke - fixed myself |
| Apr | 2012 | 68820 | 0 | Steering rack replaced due small amount of play |
| Sep | 2012 | 74400 | 0 | Power steering puimp replaced due low output |
| Mar | 2013 | 79360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Need the computer rebooted after new software, for the satellite radio. |
| Jul | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Exhaust hanger Seat belt clip loose Tweeter housing loose. Passenger side door lock. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Suspension sensor. |
| Jun | 2011 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Land Rover LR3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Check engine light. Scan @ dealer said a smog pump and the thermostat had to be replaced. Parts ordered, dealer installed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 45000 | 100 | SUSPENSION FAULT LIGHT LED TO REPLACEMENT OF SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR. I PAID $100 DEDUCTIBLE ON EXTENDED LAND ROVER WARRANTY. REPAIR TOTAL WAS OVER $600. LAND ROVER CHARLOTTE HAS A GOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT. |
| Nov | 2011 | 50500 | 175 | Check engine light indicated misfire, but there was none. Reflashed "to make computer more tolerant of midfires." |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | Weird sound is heard from engine/front axle area when the engine runs at 1500 rpm. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Transmission reflashed to eliminate surging. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 23000 | 620 | Vehicle was in for routine 22,500 service. Discovered that there was only 3mm left on front pads and 4mm on rear pads. |
| Mar | 2011 | 61000 | 1000 | Replacement of front lower suspension bushings and re-alignment of wheels. |
| Nov | 2011 | 69000 | 1835 | Seal broke on the transmission. Replace for about $900. Also had the regular maintainance done and a new battery was required. |
| Oct | 2012 | 82300 | 800 | Rear Door Latch Faulty Expansion Bottle |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 29000 | 0 | Radio would randomly not produce sound. Software update applied. Wiper arm would seize and the wiper would not return in the rest spot. |
| Oct | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Blown passenger side stop light bulb. |
| Nov | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | steering wheel ordered steering wheel replaced |
| Dec | 2010 | 46000 | 100 | Rear door latch system broke. Could not open the trunk anymore. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Land Rover LR3 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Broken plastic seat release. |
2005.5 Land Rover LR3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| Land Rover LR3 in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 45880 | 0 | Remote key fob would not open car. New key was ordered under manufacturers warranty and reprogrammed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 54000 | 800 | Replace all brake pads |
| Nov | 2007 | 59000 | 700 | Replace Front Lower Bushings Replace Front Windshield as Defroster was defective. Only cleared portions of windshield. Height Sensor went bad causing HDC errors. Thermostat gave error message to computer so it was replaced. |
| Jan | 2008 | 63000 | 360 | Replace Ambient Air Sensor. Rewire sensor wiring on left front wheel to suspension sensor. Attributed to offroad use of vehicle and large tires. Cost includes $100 extended warranty deductible. |
| Apr | 2008 | 68000 | 175 | Replace Right Front Shock. |
| May | 2008 | 68000 | 400 | Replace upper control arm bushings. |
| Sep | 2008 | 75000 | 1000 | Replace suspension air Compressor. Replaced front rotors and brake pads. Software update for Nav/Audio System. Flush and replace dirty brake fluid. |
| Jan | 2009 | 80000 | 400 | Replace sunroof slide rails that were cracked. |
| Apr | 2009 | 85000 | 1200 | Replace Parking Brake Control module. Replace rear disk pads Replace rear control arm bushings and rear lower control arms due to corrosion in the bushing cup of the control arms. |
| Sep | 2009 | 93000 | 600 | Transmission jerky at downshift. Dealer found ECU software out of date. Transmission software ok. Replace sunroof rails for second time. First time replaced was January 2009. Low Coolant indicator on screen caused by defective sensor in coolant tank. Tank replaced. Lower cooling hose had minor leak and hose had to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2009 | 97000 | 0 | Sunroof replacement out of adjustment and had to be realigned. |
| Jan | 2010 | 98000 | 450 | replace front disc pads, oil change and lube. |
| Feb | 2010 | 100000 | 100 | Windshield Washer Pump had to be replaced. Gasoline Door latch would not lock. Had to replace parts. Parts ordered and had to return for installation. |
| Apr | 2010 | 102000 | 0 | Ignition Switch broke...key would not turn in ignition. Parts ordered. Vehicle left at dealership. Without vehicle for estimated 10 days. |
| May | 2010 | 102000 | 1050 | Ignition Switch and Driver Door locks replaced with new cylinders and keys |
| Oct | 2010 | 110000 | 1700 | Replace Front upper and lower control arm bushings. |
| Nov | 2010 | 112000 | 1700 | New Alternator Right front shock replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 120000 | 780 | Replace brake pads front and rear, oil lube, replace burned out brake light. |
| Aug | 2011 | 124000 | 5000 | Blown Head Gaskets...required replacement of several valves & guides...replacement of radiator...bleed valve on top of engine, hoses, engine flush. |
| Jan | 2012 | 130000 | 250 | Suspension Air Pump bracket broken. |
| Sep | 2012 | 142000 | 4675 | Rebuild transmission and torque converter. Clutches and other parts worn. After rebuild of transmission, had to replace the transmission solenoid for 1-2 shift. Would have been done at same time as transmission, but not in stock. |
| Mar | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Land Rover LR3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 48000 | 0 | Broken handle on center interior storage console. Exterior trim one side door came unglued. Tail light out. Car had serious hesitation after coming to a rolling stop...jerked after a slow roling stop and having someone push on the gas pedal. Needed a software update and problem was solved. |
| Jun | 2008 | 58000 | 0 | Rear window motor was replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 71000 | 250 | Emergency brake was squealing VERY loudly every time it was engaged. The rear wiper stopped working. |
| Jun | 2011 | 75000 | 0 | Radio stopped working but not covered under extended warranty. Have decided to just drive this truck into the ground without repairing any further items. |
| Jul | 2012 | 90000 | 0 | Rear gate lower portion is locked and will not unlock. Rear passenger window will not go up or down. |
| Land Rover LR3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 40000 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Moon roof motor died, tires worn out due to poor alignment. Engine light on (reset to fix). |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Land Rover LR3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Fuel tank replaced. Software update to fix jerky acceleration. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004.5 Land Rover LR3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD
| Land Rover LR3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Defective EPB switch. |
| Nov | 2008 | 41000 | 300 | Required new seat ECU. |
| Dec | 2009 | 51000 | 300 | Suspension compressor failed |
| Feb | 2011 | 64000 | 50 | Turbo intercooler hose split |
| Dec | 2011 | 71000 | 80 | Hand brake malfunction, clean and adjust parking brake assembly. |
| Mar | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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