2005 Land Rover Discovery Land Rover Discovery 2005

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2005 Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (20%)

Suspension and Steering (35%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2005 Land Rover Discovery repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 2.7L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Land Rover Discovery in Slovenia
Jul 2010 - Jan 2016
May 2011

73780 mi

€210
Alternator failure. Diode must be replaced. 
Nov 2011

80060 mi

€20
rear park sensor not working when it rains. replaced sensor. 
Mar 2012

83700 mi
Air suspension compressor failure. Air dryer, springs and o-rings replaced. 
Feb 2014

97960 mi

€100
front right bearing 
Mar 2014

97960 mi

€750
Front lower arms and stabilizators 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

84000 mi

£127
rear anti-roll bar bushes replaced 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Aug 2009 - Jul 2022
Mar 2010

57000 mi

£600
bushings replaced 
Aug 2010

62000 mi

£520
Suspension bushes and steering swivel 
Apr 2012

71300 mi

£83
Glow plugs replaced. 
Dec 2015

92000 mi

£429
Alternator needed replacing 
Jul 2018

107000 mi

£500
MOT repair [axle] 
Jul 2021

126000 mi
Reset fuel injector, took most of a day to work it out from its setting. 
Jul 2022

128000 mi

£800
Replace two injectors 

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2005 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in New Zealand
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

53172 mi

$50
Park brake did not release properly - vibration felt. Drums cleaned and shoes adjusted. 
Apr 2017

54422 mi

$208
Mouse ate the wires for one of the sensors on top of the crankcase..... 
Aug 2017

55800 mi

$190
Mouse ate the wires again.... sensor affected causing running and starting problems 
Oct 2017

58302 mi

$927
Hand brake actuator failed. Replaced actuator, brake shoes, machined drums, replaced cables 
Jul 2018

72540 mi

$1139
Play in R/H inner track rod joint - renewed joint, aligned wheels Replaced front disc pads, machined discs Sunroof drain tube failed, passengers side (L/H). Tube pulled out and replaced. 

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2005 Land Rover Discovery Repair Histories

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