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2012 Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area

Engine (50%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

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

Other (0%)

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2012 Land Rover Discovery repair cost distribution

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2012 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

turbocharged 256hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Feb 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

22000 mi
Replaced lower suspension arm near side and off side 
Jan 2015 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. 
May 2016

31100 mi
Limp home mode Exhaust sensor warning pressure problem on exhaust. 
Dec 2017

43053 mi
NSF and OSF Front lower arms and rear upper suspension arms OSR and NSR replaced 
Jan 2018

44000 mi

£65
N/S/R caliper replaced 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Feb 2014 - Oct 2017
Jul 2014

24500 mi
Oil leak identified this trip and another trip booked in to locate/diagnose it 
Sep 2014

27000 mi
Engine warning light and Reduced Performance message. Leak from turbo hose - leaking hose replaced 
Oct 2015

38200 mi
Oil leak from sump. Think sump was replaced or at least reseated and reassembled. 

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2012 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

Land Rover Discovery in South Africa
Feb 2014 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

49600 mi
Control arms replaced - front wheels End of life for battery. 

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