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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 15 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

32599 mi Cruise control warning 

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2010 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

14000 mi Transmission oil leak 
55000 mi

£150
Retightened gearstick to gearbox linkage 

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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 drive shaft oil seal 
148000 mi

£700
CV gaitor replaced 
153700 mi

£240
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. 

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2006 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

97000 mi

£240
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. 

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2005 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

107000 mi

£500
MOT repair [axle] 

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2004 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

85000 mi

US $1070
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

106000 mi

US $250
Viscous coupling disc replaced 
116000 mi

US $600
Leaking gearbox 
148800 mi

C $3000
Replaced rear differential 
US $746 Replaced serpentine belt, plugs, wires, brake pads, turned rotors, & changed both differentials & transfer case gear oil. 

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2003 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $1900
Transfer Case Seals Replaced, Intake Manifold replaced 

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Land Rover Discovery Transmission Problems

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