2005 Land Rover LR3 Land Rover LR3 2005

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2005 Land Rover LR3 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

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

Other (6%)

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2005 Land Rover LR3 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

156000 mi

US $2200
Front differential 
119000 mi

US $291
Leaking transmission electronic connector sleeve. Replaced fluid, fluid pan, filter and sleeve. 
123780 mi A cable connecting gear selector and transmission had to be tightened, repaired at home in my own laneway. 
20000 mi

US $215
Transmision problem reported by computer, a software update performed. 
139700 mi

US $600
Slow transmission leak, required pan removal. 
57000 mi

US $3200
Rear locking differential (actually LSD) would not calibrate, causing fault code. Traced to the differential, not the locking mechanism. Replaced with Land Rover reman rear diff. Fault codes gone. $$$$$ 
142000 mi

US $875
Rebuild transmission and torque converter. Clutches and other parts worn. After rebuild of transmission, had to replace the transmission solenoid for 1-2 shift. Would have been done at same time as transmission, but not in stock. 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 4dr SUV

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

22320 mi replaced rear differential 

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2005 Land Rover LR3 Transmission Problems

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