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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 32 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

Engine not specified

31000 mi Car just went dead, battery less than one week old,replaced by dealer. Cant replicate problem. Sunroof leak since delivery, still cant fix. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

34100 mi Suspension Air compressor changed 
55180 mi

$1000
Alternator failed. 
74580 mi Fuel went to empty. Cause: damaged wire. 
78740 mi

€400
Leak in condensor. So replaced. 
104000 mi

US $3500
alternator bearing failed, replaced leaking coolant overflow tank, replaced thermostat and leaking housing. 
124000 mi

US $1500
compressor was going bad, replaced. 
42000 mi

US $3055
No sound coming out of speakers (via radio, CD, nav, or voice) Intermittent 'system failure' message at start-up 
143000 mi

US $190
Right rear door causing false alarm activation. Replaced door lock mechanism. 
144000 mi Audio system no longer working. Found cable slipped from Bluetooth module. Repaired. 
146000 mi

US $550
Replace rear parking sensor speaker 
19.cd changer cycling when not in use I think I got everything. LandRover refuses to buy this vehicle back 
79900 mi Driver seat heat element 
43000 mi Check brake pads warning light came on. Shop said brake pads and brake system fine. Probably a problem with the sensor. Since car under warranty will take to dealer to get warning system repaired. 
68000 mi Rear window wiper failed after a period of intermittently working. 
48000 mi Tail light out. 
58000 mi Rear window motor was replaced. 
71000 mi

US $250
The rear wiper stopped working. 
75000 mi Radio stopped working but not covered under extended warranty. Have decided to just drive this truck into the ground without repairing any further items. 
90000 mi Rear gate lower portion is locked and will not unlock. Rear passenger window will not go up or down. 
59000 mi

US $400
Replace Front Windshield as Defroster was defective. Only cleared portions of windshield. 
75000 mi

US $1000
Software update for Nav/Audio System. 
100000 mi

US $100
Windshield Washer Pump had to be replaced. 
111500 mi

US $1700
New Alternator 
120000 mi

US $780
Replace brake pads front and rear, oil lube, replace burned out brake light. 
177500 mi

US $250
Parking Sensor Sounder stopped working. Replaced with OEM part. Radio Screen went blank. Purchased used replacement radio on Ebay. Installed Replacement radio, discovered CD player on replacement did not work properly. Removed face plate from replacement and put on original radio and installed. Unit working properly now. 
67000 mi

US $1300
Clockspring broke in steering column--my car determined to be outside recalled vehicle range. 
89000 mi

US $1000
Rear windshield wiper motors/gears re-lubed. The $1000 price included the 90,000 mile service. 
105000 mi

US $2400
Air vent was sqeaky and then totally failed to open; replaced problematic vent. 
72000 mi

US $200
rear windshield wiper motor 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

52700 mi

$2340
compressor of AC was replaced 
54560 mi

$500
cooler of AC and compressor of AC replaced 
37000 mi A/C / heater fan not working. Itentified relay faulty. Replaced relay - no further problems. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

19000 mi Moon roof motor died, tires worn out due to poor alignment. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 Electrical Problems

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