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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

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

22000 mi Replaced lower suspension arm near side and off side 
43053 mi NSF and OSF Front lower arms and rear upper suspension arms OSR and NSR replaced 

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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 Control arms replaced - front wheels 

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2008 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

61380 mi Replace front suspension bushes (under warrantee) 

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2007 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

102000 mi

£525
Replaced wheel bearing 
115000 mi

£75
Wheel bearing replaced 
137000 mi

£370
Both rear tie rods replaced due to excessive wear 
148000 mi

£700
Both lower suspension arms replaced due to wear. 
108500 mi

$50
Anti roll bar bush rear replacement 
130460 mi

$9000
Suspension bushes replaced 
123300 mi

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

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2007 Land Rover Discovery 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

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

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2006 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

29760 mi Steering damper replaced. 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

71000 mi

£100
Rubber gaiter on rear suspension split and replaced 
97000 mi

£98
Roll Bar Bushes worn front and rear 
44020 mi Replaced air suspension compressor. 
42000 mi excessive play in the steering. New track rod ends fitted 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

57000 mi

£600
bushings replaced 
62000 mi

£520
Suspension bushes and steering swivel 
83700 mi Air suspension compressor failure. Air dryer, springs and o-rings replaced. 
97960 mi

€100
front right bearing 
97960 mi

€750
Front lower arms and stabilizators 
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

72540 mi

$1139
Play in R/H inner track rod joint - renewed joint, aligned wheels 

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2004 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

148800 mi

C $3000
rear air bag blew 

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2003.5 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

129000 mi

£1000
Rear suspension arms bushes worn 

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2003 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

166000 mi Rubbing noise when turning wheel 

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2000 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

120000 mi

US $100
air bag suspension deflated replaced with coils 

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Land Rover Discovery Suspension Problems

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