What are the most common Land Rover Discovery problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 14,360+ owner reports, the 2005-2025 Land Rover Discovery has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Air Suspension Compressor Overheating and Failure, EGR Cooler Failure and Coolant Leak (TDV6/SDV6), Sunroof and A-Pillar Water Leaks. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Land Rover Discovery reliable?
The 2005-2025 Land Rover Discovery has 7 known issues documented across 14,360+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Air Suspension Compressor Overheating and Failure and EGR Cooler Failure and Coolant Leak (TDV6/SDV6). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Land Rover Discovery problems?
Repair costs for known Land Rover Discovery issues range from $100 to $5,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Air Suspension Compressor Overheating and Failure, typically costs $1,000-$3,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Land Rover Discovery is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Land Rover Discovery. Based on owner reports, issues are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2005-2025 Land Rover Discovery with 7 documented issues from 14,360+ owner reports.
What is the 2005-2016 Land Rover Discovery Air Suspension Compressor Overheating and Failure?
The LR3/LR4 Discovery uses an air suspension system with a Hitachi compressor that overheats and fails. The compressor is mounted in a location prone to road spray and debris, accelerating corrosion. When air springs leak, the compressor runs continuously until its thermal fuse b… Repairs typically run $1,000-$3,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2010-2018 Land Rover Discovery EGR Cooler Failure and Coolant Leak (TDV6/SDV6)?
The EGR cooler on the 3.0L TDV6 and SDV6 diesel engines develops internal cracks that allow coolant to leak into the exhaust system. This causes white smoke from the exhaust, gradual coolant loss, and can contaminate the DPF. In the worst case, coolant enters the combustion chamb… Repairs typically run $2,000-$5,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2005-2024 Land Rover Discovery Sunroof and A-Pillar Water Leaks?
The Discovery is notorious for water leaks through blocked sunroof drains and deteriorated A-pillar seals. Water enters the cabin through the headliner and runs down the A-pillars, pooling in the front footwells. On LR3/LR4 models, this can damage the BECM (body electronics contr… Repairs typically run $100-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2010-2020 Land Rover Discovery Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration Issues?
Diesel Discovery models suffer from DPF regeneration problems, especially when used for short journeys. The DPF becomes overloaded with soot and the active regeneration cycle cannot complete, leading to a blocked filter. Warning lights illuminate and the engine enters limp mode. Repairs typically run $300-$3,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2005-2016 Land Rover Discovery Terrain Response System Faults and Mode Selection Failure?
The Terrain Response system on the LR3/LR4 develops faults where mode selection fails or the system defaults to General mode only. The rotary selector switch wears out internally, and the shift motor on the transfer case can fail. Corroded connectors at the transfer case are a co… Repairs typically run $300-$1,800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2017-2025 Land Rover Discovery L462 Discovery Air Suspension Height Sensor Failure?
The current-generation L462 Discovery continues the air suspension tradition with its own set of issues. The ride height sensors are particularly prone to failure, giving incorrect height readings that cause the vehicle to sit at uneven heights. The sensors are located at each co… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: medium.
What is the 2005-2020 Land Rover Discovery Terrain Response ECU Software Glitches?
The Terrain Response system ECU across LR3, LR4, and L462 Discovery models can develop software corruption that causes intermittent terrain mode selection failures and false fault messages. The ECU loses its calibration data and reverts to default settings. Power cycling the vehi… Severity: low.
