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Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (1%)

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Land Rover Discovery electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (53%)

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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.

2020 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

turbocharged 254hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

31772 mi Seat sensor replacement 

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2019 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

supercharged 340hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

9500 mi Driver's side blind spot monitor would come on without any traffic nearby. 1st visit - reprogramming - did not fix the problem. 2nd visit - check all connections - did not fix the problem. 3rd visit (required authorization from Land Rover) - R&R the radar transceiver in the rear quarterpanel - required removal of the rear bumper assy. Dealer had the vehicle for a week. Problem now fixed. 

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2012 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

49600 mi End of life for battery. 

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2011 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

3920 mi No backing light nor stop light in rear left. Also, rear left signal not operating when rear gear engaged. Fixed by reconnecting wires. 

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2010 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

turbocharged 245hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

3000 mi The sat nav/ radio/ telephone/ camera module went down and was reset by the dealer. It is apparently a known software fault.  
6000 mi System reboot carried out by dealer to fix non-functioning audio/ satnav/ phone. 
62300 mi Problem with parking sensors 
63000 mi Parking sensor fault - Left hand front Cable rubbing on chassis resulting in failure 
11000 mi Horn failed - replaced in one visit to dealer. 
18000 mi Continued intermittent speaker buzz 

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2008 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

63240 mi

A $990
Alternator faulty. Replaced 

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2007 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

54440 mi Problem with door lash and radio. All warranty 
141460 mi

$4000
Alternator replacement 
157000 mi

£3150
Numerous faults and car going to limp mode. Lengthy diagnostics by main dealer identified fault with alternator spiking 16v output sending other electrical systems into fault. Alternator replaced. Same problem continues even after a second attempt. 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

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. 
73300 mi

£650
Alternator failure 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

48000 mi air con module faulty replacement on order. 

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2005 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

92000 mi

£429
Alternator needed replacing 
73780 mi

€210
Alternator failure. Diode must be replaced. 
80060 mi

€20
rear park sensor not working when it rains. replaced sensor. 
29760 mi Driver side electric window noisy replaced parts.  

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2004 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

85000 mi

US $1070
Under dash fuse box had to be replaced. 

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2004 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

217-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

75000 mi

US $356
AC became intermittent. Climate control/AC control module replaced (1 item) 
67000 mi

US $250
A/C condenser fan replaced, A/C system recharged and checked for leaks. 
154380 mi

C $1500
Continuing electrical with no resolution, in and out of the shop too many times so it was time to retire the old girl. Ran another $1500.00 in three months for diagnosis and no repair. 
88000 mi AC vent door control arm replaced 
86200 mi

US $250
Window regulators on both front doors needed replacement. 
105000 mi

US $200
passenger front door lock motor failed 

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2003 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

217-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

58000 mi

US $500
New key fob and rf receiver. 

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2002 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

188-horsepower 4.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

70000 mi

US $600
AC Recharge as well as replacement air compressor (that was malfunctioning. 

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Land Rover Discovery Electrical Problems

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