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2006 Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (22%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Land Rover Discovery repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

Land Rover Discovery in South Africa
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

29760 mi
Steering damper replaced. Driver side electric window noisy replaced parts.  
Nov 2008

31000 mi
Vacuum server for the brakes was replaces. Pedal became stiff and the vehicle was not stopping well 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

24000 mi

£300
EPB is unreliable and needs constant cleaning. 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
May 2010

89890 mi
Replaced EGR Valve 
Mar 2011

96000 mi

£120
rear hub overheating, diagnosed as pads worn low and caliper sticking 
May 2011

97000 mi

£240
Roll Bar Bushes worn front and rear Mega flush on gearbox to overcome slight clonk sometimes when pulling away. Did not cure problem, but at least new oil of correct value in box. 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Nov 2010 - Apr 2013
Sep 2011

66000 mi

£60
Rear AC system had a leak making entire AC system unusable. Pipe work under body had to be replaced Right rear passenger door lock assembly failed and had to be replaced. 
Mar 2012

71000 mi

£100
Rubber gaiter on rear suspension split and replaced 
Jul 2012

73300 mi

£650
Alternator failure 
Land Rover Discovery in South Africa
Mar 2009 - Feb 2010
Nov 2009

52560 mi
Replaced electric module controlling back diff lock. 
Jan 2010

55180 mi
Replaced air suspension compressor. 
Feb 2010

55180 mi
Plenty of computer-related problems when sold. 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

42000 mi
excessive play in the steering. New track rod ends fitted by dealer. 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

25000 mi
EGR valve 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
May 2009 - Dec 2014
Jun 2010

48000 mi
air con module faulty replacement on order. 
Dec 2010

50000 mi
adjust epb 
Jan 2012

58000 mi
EGR VALVES CHANGED  CLUTCH PEDAL SENSOR 
Jul 2013

69500 mi
unable to open tailgate due to cable snapping inside tailgate. 
Dec 2014

77000 mi

£154
EPB stuck on/frozen. cleaned out and adjusted by dealer. 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery Repair Histories

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