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Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 166 repairs.
Land Rover Discovery engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (46%)
Chart based on 61 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 254hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 28301 mi | Coolant system repair |
2018 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 62000 mi US $800 |
Engine check light came on. Determined it was an exhaust header leak. Was on a long trip and the engine light came back on after 500. I,es may have been true but it didn’t fix it Engine light came on during long trip. Previous repair was in Denver. Stopped at the Kansas City dealer the next day when it came on again. Some sensor. Also had them do the upcoming yearly maintenance. Turns out this repair didn’t work either as the light came on again 500 mikes later |
| 66000 mi US $500 |
Actually don’t recall. This was the 3rd time in for this same [engine light] problem to the 3rd dealer this time, back in Nashville. |
2017 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 254hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 2600 mi | Vehicle displayed "incorrect DEF quality detected. 260 miles until no restart". Took to dealer same day, they smoke tested the DEF system, found no leaks, reflashed software per a service notice, and returned the vehicle. |
2017 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 254hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Diesel engine stuttering and cutting out. Was in several times for this. Determined to be high biodiesel content in the Midwest. Car is rated for max 5% but Midwest is 12+ due to tax breaks given to fuel companies in the Midwest. Dealer tried new fuel injectors and other things which did not work. Problem was reported by other owners do factory got involved. Cured by using a factory additive in each tank of fuel. |
2017 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 2100 mi | O2 sensor malfunction |
| 48000 mi | Loud rattling noise coming from the front of the engine. Dealer replaced a bad idler pulley, problem solved. |
2012 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 256hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 24500 mi | Oil leak identified this trip and another trip booked in to locate/diagnose it |
| 27000 mi | Engine warning light and Reduced Performance message. Leak from turbo hose - leaking hose replaced |
| 38200 mi | Oil leak from sump. Think sump was replaced or at least reseated and reassembled. |
| 27300 mi | Miss-fire / uneven running on cold start up (under 5c)The colder it is the worse the uneven running and longer it goes on for. Can not be repaired as no faults show on system diagnostics codes. |
| 31100 mi | Limp home mode Exhaust sensor warning pressure problem on exhaust. |
2011 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 3920 mi $200 |
Sudden loss of power on highway. "Engine Systems Fault" and red warning light showed. Dealer was looking for turbo replacement until told by LR to update software. |
2010 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 16000 mi | Big cloud of black smoke emitted on acceleration. |
| 6000 mi | Land Rover assurance prograame to update software. |
| 127466 mi £3266 |
Blown turbos replaced, all belts replaced at same time as body was off for turbo replacement |
2007 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 104160 mi | Replaced fuel filter housing because of error message "water in fuel" |
| 115320 mi $200 |
Loosing coolant. EGR replacement |
| 116640 mi | Plugged heater matrix |
| 129580 mi $2000 |
EGR valve replacement |
| 111200 mi £240 |
Multiple fault lights displayed. Diagnostics completed and identified 'water in fuel' warning as problem. Non LR sensor and fuel filter fitted so these were replaced with LR OEM. Faults reset and all cleared. |
| 160000 mi | Continuing problems with vehicle in limp mode |
| 164000 mi £180 |
EGR valves sticking, removed butterfly and updated software, fitted blanking plates to EGR |
| 168000 mi | EGR valves faulty |
| 166000 mi £285 |
Wiring loom was worn through under engine block and shorting numerous circuits causing various fault codes to be recorded. The wiring loom was repaired and all faults cleared. |
2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 25000 mi | EGR valve |
| 89890 mi | Replaced EGR Valve |
| 52560 mi | Replaced electric module controlling back diff lock. |
| 55180 mi | Plenty of computer-related problems when sold. |
2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 58000 mi | EGR VALVES CHANGED CLUTCH PEDAL SENSOR |
2005 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 71300 mi £83 |
Glow plugs replaced. |
| 126000 mi | Reset fuel injector, took most of a day to work it out from its setting. |
| 128000 mi £800 |
Replace two injectors |
2005 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 55800 mi $190 |
Mouse ate the wires again.... sensor affected causing running and starting problems |
2004 Land Rover Discovery
Engine not specified
| 84000 mi US $85 |
check engine light. code indicated likely gas cap problem. cap filed down to fit more snugly. Light reset and has not returned in over a week. |
2004 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
217-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 68000 mi US $800 |
Clogged radiator causing engine to run hot on days over 90*. Replaced raditor with new unit, flushed all coolant. |
| 77700 mi US $2500 |
Blow head gasket on cylinder #5 |
| 86000 mi | Failed water pump |
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
Coil malfunctioning, replaced one pack of two. |
| 93200 mi US $1800 |
Leaking oil pan seals. Replace water pump. Leaking valve cover gaskets. |
| 92700 mi | Previously replaced coolant hosing to radiator developed a leak after only 1000 miles so replaced under parts warranty |
| 103000 mi US $300 |
Purge valve replaced |
| 69000 mi US $3500 |
Head Gasket number seven cylinder |
| 70000 mi US $130 |
After complete head gasket over haul on engine , months later started to leak coolant from throttle body gasket and pre-made upper radiator hose , most likely due to the mechanic who serviced previously |
| 96800 mi | Throttle body heater gasket Throttle body to upper intake manifold gasket |
| 105400 mi | O2 sensor passenger side front |
| 109700 mi | LH & RH head gask. Cyl. head bolts Cyl. heads resurfaced Valve seals, seats resurfaced Valve train check Coolant & heater pipe @ intake o rings Oil seporator Valley gask. & end seals Exh. man. gask. H2O pump Upp. int. plenum gask. |
| 78000 mi US $800 |
light engine service was on. 4 oxygen sensors had been replaced. |
| 144000 mi | Cooling system |
2003.5 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
| 129000 mi £1000 |
Top hose leaking, worn and replaced Turbo pipes leaking oil |
2003 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
217-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 65000 mi US $1700 |
New oil pump, serp belt, water pump |
| 90000 mi US $700 |
Plugs and wires. Front o2 sensors |
| 72000 mi US $350 |
replaced all gaskets on upper end besides heads due to extreme oil leak |
| 37000 mi US $450 |
Radiator Replaced |
| 97000 mi US $1600 |
Head Gaskets replaced, coolant changed |
| 104000 mi US $75 |
Throttle Body replaced, leaking |
| 106000 mi US $1500 |
Oil Pump Failure, Light switch in-op |
2001 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
188-horsepower 4.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 97000 mi US $4438 |
Head gasket, belts, hoses, valve job |
2000 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV
188-horsepower 4.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 87000 mi | ignition coil and spark plug wires |
| 160000 mi US $4800 |
Replaced head gaskets, |
| 167000 mi US $750 |
Water pump failed while driving - replaced |
1999 Land Rover Discovery 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 221000 mi US $500 |
Head gasket repair |
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