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Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (7%)

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Land Rover LR3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (25%)

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

179800 mi

R 500
Replace [parking brake] actuator 

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2008 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

63800 mi

US $270
emergency brake binding on rear drum creating very rough ride 
121000 mi

US $1600
Emergency Parking Brake fault message didn't go away; red Park and Amber Brake lights stayed on; manually disengaged parking brake; lights still didn't disappear; truck was okay to drive but didn't want to take a chance. EPB motor replaced. 
95000 mi

US $300
Hear a metal on metal tearing sound when backing up. Had the LR3 towed to the dealership who did not identify any issues - noise gone when vehicle returned. 
122000 mi

US $575
Front brakes and rotors were replaced. 
130000 mi

US $90
Brake pad sensor was reading worn brakes but the sensor was bad. Replaced sensor. 

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2007 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

126000 mi

US $375
front brake pads,  
98000 mi

US $3200
Rear rotors replaced by an indi mech @96K. It seems non LR parts were used and the EPBrake was not reset to the new specs. Driving to NY- EPB grind on the rotors. New rotors(2nd in week) and EPB shoes were replaced at dealer -$1150. 
119000 mi

US $1200
[Parking brake] squeaky and grabbing 
149000 mi

US $575
front brakes  

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

26660 mi On diesel models the check valve in the brake vacuum system was leaking allowing oil (engine oil)to enter the brake vacuum chamber. A range of TDV6 Diesel LR3 and RR Sport vehicles are being recalled for this issue. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

31000 mi

US $325
failed brake caliper needed replacement 
92000 mi

US $1200
Lower control arms replaced. Well know issue with LR3s. Lower control arm bushings typically fail at 80-90K miles. Best option is new control arms. 
115000 mi Emergency Brake Module. Ground fault. New switch. 
120280 mi

C $300
Seized caliper (rusted), resulting in disc/pad replacement. 
40000 mi Multiple check engine lights. 
42000 mi Left rear ABS sensor failed. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

28200 mi

US $950
brake pads and rotors replaced 
28800 mi

US $893
Emergency brake brake mechanism disintegrated into the driveshaft in a cloud of smoke, and was driven a few hundred yards in that condition to a repair shop. The repair shop had to rebuild the emergency brake system or the LR3 could not be driven. Emergency brake failure caused failure to continue an out of town trip. 

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2006 Land Rover LR3 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

96000 mi

US $600
Parking brake making noise when engaging, would not disengage. Estimated $2200 to repair. Need to remove the body from the frame to repair. Will not do repair. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

46000 mi

US $100
Brake pad sensor indicated change pads, bad sensor had been damaged by shop that last replaced brake pads (prior to my purchase), this part was not covered by warranty. 
110980 mi Air Suspension light, transmission system fault light, engine system fault light, BRAKES light, PARK BREAK light, DSC fault light, HDC fault, TRC fault light, TRANSMISSION FAULT STOP VEHICLE message come and go. Not yet fixed. 
75000 mi

US $1000
Flush and replace dirty brake fluid. 
85000 mi

US $1200
Replace Parking Brake Control module. 
71000 mi

US $250
Emergency brake was squealing VERY loudly every time it was engaged.  
82000 mi

US $900
Rear brake pads rotors emergency brakes after emergency brake disintegrated while 300 miles away from home 
49600 mi

€100
wheel speed sensor stopped working. Causing severall systems to go down. 
39000 mi

US $280
Parking brake locked on, also needed a new battery 
143000 mi

US $190
Occasional warning light on parking brake activation. Code indicates problem with activation switch. Replaced parking brake switch. 

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2004.5 Land Rover LR3 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

37000 mi Defective EPB switch. 
71000 mi

£80
Hand brake malfunction, clean and adjust parking brake assembly. 

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