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Expensive Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

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Land Rover Discovery repair cost distribution

$2500+ (48%)

$1000 - $2499 (52%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

62000 mi

US $800

Engine check light came on. Determined it was an exhaust header leak. Was on a long trip and the engine light came back on after 500. I,es may have been true but it didn’t fix it Engine light came on during long trip. Previous repair was in Denver. Stopped at the Kansas City dealer the next day when it came on again. Some sensor. Also had them do the upcoming yearly maintenance. Turns out this repair didn’t work either as the light came on again 500 mikes later

66000 mi

US $500

Actually don’t recall. This was the 3rd time in for this same [engine light] problem to the 3rd dealer this time, back in Nashville.

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127466 mi

£3266

Blown turbos replaced, all belts replaced at same time as body was off for turbo replacement

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115320 mi $200	Loosing coolant. EGR replacement
110680 mi $9000	Suspension bushes replaced
129580 mi $2000	EGR valve replacement
123300 mi $30000	All suspension bushes replaced. Air suspension sensor replaced. Tie rod ends replaced.
141460 mi $4000	Alternator replacement

102000 mi £525	Replaced wheel bearing Replaced drive shaft oil seal
137000 mi £370	Both rear tie rods replaced due to excessive wear
148000 mi £700	Both lower suspension arms replaced due to wear. Rusty brake pipe replaced CV gaitor replaced
153700 mi £240	Multiple fault lights displayed. Diagnostics completed and identified 'water in fuel' warning as problem. Non LR sensor and fuel filter fitted so these were replaced with LR OEM. Faults reset and all cleared. Diagnostics completed on auto gearbox and torque converter
157000 mi £3150	Torque converter had gone so rebuilt and while gearbox was out noted additional wear on drily tout sheet so gearbox rebuilt as well. They damaged a seal putting it in. 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.
164000 mi £180	EGR valves sticking, removed butterfly and updated software, fitted blanking plates to EGR
166000 mi £285	Wiring loom was worn through under engine block and shorting numerous circuits causing various fault codes to be recorded. The wiring loom was repaired and all faults cleared.

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54422 mi $208	Mouse ate the wires for one of the sensors on top of the crankcase.....
55800 mi $190	Mouse ate the wires again.... sensor affected causing running and starting problems
58302 mi $927	Hand brake actuator failed. Replaced actuator, brake shoes, machined drums, replaced cables
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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85000 mi

US $1070

Under dash fuse box had to be replaced. Front drive shaft causing vibration. Replaced with rebuilt drive shaft with serviceable U-joints.

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67000 mi US $250	A/C condenser fan replaced, A/C system recharged and checked for leaks.
68000 mi US $800	Clogged radiator causing engine to run hot on days over 90*. Replaced raditor with new unit, flushed all coolant.
77700 mi US $2500	Blow head gasket on cylinder #5

75000 mi US $356	AC became intermittent. Climate control/AC control module replaced (1 item)
76300 mi US $37600	Headliner replaced, water leak around sunroof

69000 mi US $3500	Head Gasket number seven cylinder
70000 mi US $130	After complete head gasket over haul on engine , months later started to leak coolant from throttle body gasket and pre-made upper radiator hose , most likely due to the mechanic who serviced previously

86200 mi US $250	Window regulators on both front doors needed replacement.
93200 mi US $1800	Leaking oil pan seals. Replace water pump. Leaking valve cover gaskets.
103000 mi US $300	Purge valve replaced
105000 mi US $200	passenger front door lock motor failed
106000 mi US $250	Viscous coupling disc replaced

62000 mi

US $1300

Coil malfunctioning, replaced one pack of two.

148800 mi C $3000	Replaced rear differential rear air bag blew
149300 mi C $1500	The infamous three amigos came on. Every Disco owner has experienced or will eventually. 2 days of mucking about with it and countless sensors tested, some changed etc. Should be good for another month!
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.

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129000 mi

£1000

Rear chassis and inner wing welded dice to corrosion Rear suspension arms bushes worn Top hose leaking, worn and replaced Turbo pipes leaking oil

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37000 mi US $450	Radiator Replaced
97000 mi US $1600	Head Gaskets replaced, coolant changed
100000 mi US $1900	Transfer Case Seals Replaced, Intake Manifold replaced
106000 mi US $1500	Oil Pump Failure, Light switch in-op