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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%)

Chart based on 166 repairs.
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Land Rover Discovery repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 136 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

Land Rover Discovery in California, United States
Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
Oct 2023

28301 mi
Coolant system repair 
Feb 2024

31772 mi
Seat sensor replacement 
Mar 2024

32599 mi
Cruise control warning 

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2019 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Colorado, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

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. Windshield leaked into rearview mirror area. Windshield was removed & resealed. Still leaked, but not as badly. Windshield replaced. Fixed the leak. 

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2018 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2021 - Dec 2021
Jul 2021

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 
Aug 2021

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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2017 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Colorado, United States
Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Oct 2017

2600 mi
Vehicle displayed "incorrect DEF quality detected. 260 miles until no restart". Took to dealer same day, they smoke tested the DEF system, found no leaks, reflashed software per a service notice, and returned the vehicle. 

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2017 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

turbocharged 254hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Land Rover Discovery in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Apr 2021
Jan 2018

14000 mi
Diesel engine stuttering and cutting out. Was in several times for this. Determined to be high biodiesel content in the Midwest. Car is rated for max 5% but Midwest is 12+ due to tax breaks given to fuel companies in the Midwest. Dealer tried new fuel injectors and other things which did not work. Problem was reported by other owners do factory got involved. Cured by using a factory additive in each tank of fuel. 

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2017 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2018 - Jul 2020
Apr 2018

2100 mi
O2 sensor malfunction 
Land Rover Discovery in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2021

48000 mi
Loud rattling noise coming from the front of the engine. Dealer replaced a bad idler pulley, problem solved. 

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2013 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
- Aug 2013
Aug 2013

9000 mi
Changed the Compressor on fourth visit, no problems since. Warranty 

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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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2011 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Switzerland
May 2011 - Jan 2022
Jul 2011

3920 mi

$200
No backing light nor stop light in rear left. Also, rear left signal not operating when rear gear engaged. Fixed by reconnecting wires. Sudden loss of power on highway. "Engine Systems Fault" and red warning light showed. Dealer was looking for turbo replacement until told by LR to update software. 

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2010 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
May 2010 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

55000 mi

£150
Retightened gearstick to gearbox linkage 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Apr 2010 - Jan 2012
May 2010

1000 mi
Manufacturing problem caused gash on roof prior to car being painted. Problem was not picked up at factory, dealer pre-delivery inspection, or during dealer applied paintwork protection film. 
Jul 2010

3000 mi
The sat nav/ radio/ telephone/ camera module went down and was reset by the dealer. It is apparently a known software fault.  
Oct 2010

6000 mi
System reboot carried out by dealer to fix non-functioning audio/ satnav/ phone. 
May 2011

14000 mi
Transmission oil leak 
Jul 2011

16000 mi
Big cloud of black smoke emitted on acceleration. 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Apr 2010 - Mar 2015
Jun 2010

6000 mi
Land Rover assurance prograame to update software. 
Jul 2013

62300 mi
Problem with parking sensors 
Aug 2013

63000 mi
Parking sensor fault - Left hand front Cable rubbing on chassis resulting in failure 
Jan 2014

55700 mi
Bonnet hood would not open. 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
May 2020 - Jun 2022
Jun 2020

127466 mi

£3266
Blown turbos replaced, all belts replaced at same time as body was off for turbo replacement 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Oct 2010 - Mar 2014
Sep 2010

2950 mi
Electronic Parking Brake intermittent warning light - Car software update carried out at dealer, under warranty- completed in 4hours - temporary replacement vehicle supplied - no charges 
May 2011

11000 mi
Horn failed - replaced in one visit to dealer. 
Dec 2011

18000 mi
Passenger door speaker intermittent burr on base notes found to be due to loose wire in inner door harness vibrating on door trim and speaker cone. 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

Land Rover Discovery in South Australia, Australia
Oct 2009 - Mar 2015
Nov 2013

61380 mi
Replace front suspension bushes (under warrantee) 
Feb 2014

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

Land Rover Discovery in Norway
Nov 2012 - Dec 2016
May 2013

104160 mi
Replaced fuel filter housing because of error message "water in fuel" 
Sep 2013

108500 mi

$50
Anti roll bar bush rear replacement 
May 2014

115320 mi

$200
Loosing coolant. EGR replacement 
Jul 2014

116640 mi
Plugged heater matrix 
Jan 2015

113500 mi

$9000
Suspension bushes replaced 
Sep 2015

129580 mi

$2000
EGR valve replacement 
Jan 2016

123300 mi

$30000
All suspension bushes replaced. Air suspension sensor replaced. Tie rod ends replaced. 
Nov 2016

141460 mi

$4000
Alternator replacement 
Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Dec 2013 - Feb 2019
Dec 2013

102000 mi

£525
Replaced wheel bearing Replaced drive shaft oil seal 
Jun 2014

115000 mi

£75
Wheel bearing replaced 
May 2015

137000 mi

£370
Both rear tie rods replaced due to excessive wear 
Oct 2015

148000 mi

£700
Both lower suspension arms replaced due to wear. Rusty brake pipe replaced CV gaitor replaced 
Jan 2016

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 
Mar 2016

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. 
Jun 2016

160000 mi
Continuing problems with vehicle in limp mode 
Jan 2017

164000 mi

£180
EGR valves sticking, removed butterfly and updated software, fitted blanking plates to EGR 
Mar 2017

168000 mi
EGR valves faulty 
Jun 2017

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. 
Land Rover Discovery in Netherlands
Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2010

54440 mi
Problem with door lash and radio. All warranty 

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2007 Land Rover Discovery 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Dec 2008 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013

137000 mi
Rear sway bars worn. Replaced with new aftermarket HD ones 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

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
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 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
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

25000 mi
EGR valve 
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 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. 

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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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2005 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
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 
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 

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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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2004 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

Land Rover Discovery in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Nov 2011
Sep 2011

84000 mi

US $85
check engine light. code indicated likely gas cap problem. cap filed down to fit more snugly. Light reset and has not returned in over a week. 
Nov 2011

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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2004 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Idaho, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2018
Jul 2013

86200 mi

US $250
Window regulators on both front doors needed replacement. 
Apr 2015

93200 mi

US $1800
Leaking oil pan seals. Replace water pump. Leaking valve cover gaskets. 
Jan 2016

92700 mi
Previously replaced coolant hosing to radiator developed a leak after only 1000 miles so replaced under parts warranty 
Mar 2017

103000 mi

US $300
Purge valve replaced 
Oct 2017

105000 mi

US $200
passenger front door lock motor failed 
Nov 2017

106000 mi

US $250
Viscous coupling disc replaced 
Land Rover Discovery in North Carolina, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2013
Oct 2012

75000 mi

US $356
AC became intermittent. Climate control/AC control module replaced (1 item) 
May 2013

76300 mi

US $37600
Headliner replaced, water leak around sunroof 
Land Rover Discovery in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
Apr 2012

69000 mi

US $3500
Head Gasket number seven cylinder 
Dec 2012

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 
Land Rover Discovery in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Dec 2011

62000 mi

US $1300
Coil malfunctioning, replaced one pack of two. 
Land Rover Discovery in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

78000 mi

US $800
light engine service was on. 4 oxygen sensors had been replaced. 
Land Rover Discovery in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2015
May 2013

67000 mi

US $250
A/C condenser fan replaced, A/C system recharged and checked for leaks. 
Jun 2013

68000 mi

US $800
Clogged radiator causing engine to run hot on days over 90*. Replaced raditor with new unit, flushed all coolant. 
Oct 2014

77700 mi

US $2500
Blow head gasket on cylinder #5 
Nov 2015

86000 mi
Failed water pump 
Land Rover Discovery in Louisiana, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Feb 2009

88000 mi
AC vent door control arm replaced 
Jun 2009

96800 mi
Repaired plastic water collection cup nipples attached to metal front sunroof tray Throttle body heater gasket Throttle body to upper intake manifold gasket 
Jul 2012

105400 mi
O2 sensor passenger side front 
Nov 2012

109700 mi
LH & RH head gask. Cyl. head bolts Cyl. heads resurfaced Valve seals, seats resurfaced Valve train check Coolant & heater pipe @ intake o rings Oil seporator Valley gask. & end seals Exh. man. gask. H2O pump Upp. int. plenum gask. 
Land Rover Discovery in Nevada, United States
Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

144000 mi
Cooling system 
Land Rover Discovery in Texas, United States
- May 2011
Apr 2011

US $746
Replaced serpentine belt, plugs, wires, brake pads, turned rotors, & changed both differentials & transfer case gear oil. 
Land Rover Discovery in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
Sep 2016

148800 mi

C $3000
Replaced rear differential rear air bag blew 
Oct 2016

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! 
Apr 2017

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. 
Land Rover Discovery in Georgia, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

116000 mi

US $600
Leaking gearbox 

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2003.5 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

Land Rover Discovery in Great Britain
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

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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2003 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Colorado, United States
- Nov 2009
Jan 2008

58000 mi

US $500
New key fob and rf receiver. 
Jan 2009

65000 mi

US $1700
New oil pump, serp belt, water pump 
Nov 2009

90000 mi

US $700
Plugs and wires. Front o2 sensors 
Land Rover Discovery in Florida, United States
- Apr 2009
Apr 2009

72000 mi

US $350
replaced all gaskets on upper end besides heads due to extreme oil leak 
Land Rover Discovery in Virginia, United States
Mar 2018 - Oct 2020
Jun 2018

166000 mi
Rubbing noise when turning wheel 
Aug 2018

168000 mi

US $35
Replaced shift and brake leather boots. 
Land Rover Discovery in Wisconsin, United States
- Aug 2010
Jul 2004

37000 mi

US $450
Radiator Replaced 
Dec 2008

97000 mi

US $1600
Head Gaskets replaced, coolant changed 
Aug 2009

100000 mi

US $1900
Transfer Case Seals Replaced, Intake Manifold replaced 
Jun 2010

104000 mi

US $75
Throttle Body replaced, leaking 
Aug 2010

106000 mi

US $1500
Oil Pump Failure, Light switch in-op 

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2002 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in California, United States
- Oct 2012
Oct 2012

70000 mi

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

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2001 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Michigan, United States
- Sep 2010
Sep 2010

97000 mi

US $4438
Head gasket, belts, hoses, valve job 

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2001 Land Rover Discovery 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Land Rover Discovery in New Zealand
- May 2017
May 2017

176700 mi

$130
Left front window regulator failure 

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2000 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

Land Rover Discovery in Illinois, United States
- Oct 2012
Jun 2010

87000 mi
ignition coil and spark plug wires 
Oct 2012

120000 mi

US $100
air bag suspension deflated replaced with coils 
Land Rover Discovery in Washington, United States
Jun 2018 - Feb 2021
May 2019

160000 mi

US $4800
Replaced head gaskets, 
Jan 2021

167000 mi

US $750
Water pump failed while driving - replaced 

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1999 Land Rover Discovery 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Land Rover in Georgia, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

221000 mi

US $500
Head gasket repair 

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