2005 Land Rover LR3 Land Rover LR3 2005

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2005 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Land Rover LR3 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

23000 mi Sunroof would not open, shop said they performed a software update that fixed the problem. 
64500 mi

US $4000
interior leak,replaced wiring,carpet,modulars,and compressor 
38100 mi

US $100
Broken wing mirror (right side). Also damaged pre-tension sensor for airbag (that was covered by warranty). 
151000 mi

US $2800
replaced broken water drain line from sunroof. 
80000 mi

US $400
Replace sunroof slide rails that were cracked. 
93000 mi

US $600
Replace sunroof rails for second time. First time replaced was January 2009. 
97000 mi Sunroof replacement out of adjustment and had to be realigned. 
55000 mi

US $100
center console "jockey box" had become loose. successful reattachment (bolt/nut) 
48000 mi Exterior trim one side door came unglued. 
71000 mi

US $1400
Windshield leaking; re-sealed. 
94000 mi

US $650
Broke an interior handle for deploying rear seats--my fault. 
58000 mi

US $1500
had numerous shorts in the main wiring bundle due to poor connections and water intrusion due to the sun roof drain backing up due to the design flaw which blocked the drain. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

84000 mi

US $8400
Vehicle started acting like "Christine". All warning lights flashing. Electrical system began smoking and vehicle went completely dead all in 5 minutes. Leak from clogged sunroof drain tubes damaged electrical system. 
19840 mi sunroof rails were cracked, replaced under warranty 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

39000 mi Drivers door seal cracked/leaked. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 Body Problems

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