Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Land Rover Discovery faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Land Rover Discovery fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Land Rover Discovery fault guide:
Land Rover Discovery (1989- 1998) Fault Guide
Land Rover Discovery Ii (1998 - 2004) Fault Guide
Land Rover Discovery Iii (2004 - Present) Fault Guide
Land Rover Discovery (1989- 1998) Fault Guide
We know of 28 LAND ROVER Discovery (1989- 1998) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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3 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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18 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Discovery (1989- 1998)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. On most engines the cam belt must be changed within 5 years or 60,000 miles.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (cam belt kit) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon. Usually the engine has to be replaced or at least re-built after a cam belt failure.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it is coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost up to £400.
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Land Rover Discovery Ii (1998 - 2004) Fault Guide
We know of 25 LAND ROVER Discovery II (1998 - 2004) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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5 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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14 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Discovery II (1998 - 2004)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to ensure the car has been serviced regulalry. Also notice how far away the next service is. The car should be serviced every 12,000 miles or 12 months.
What it means:
If the service history is not consistent, the car is more likely to be unreliable. If the service is approaching, it may be expensive.
What to do
Budget £300 - £600 for an average service.
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Land Rover Discovery Iii (2004 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 11 LAND ROVER Discovery III (2004 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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2 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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2 bodywork issues
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3 recalls
Here's an example fault on the LAND ROVER Discovery III (2004 - Present)
What to look for:
Check that the engine management light comes on with the ignition and goes out a few seconds after you start the engine. If the engine management light doesn’t come on with the ignition, it may have burnt out or have been removed to hide a bigger fault.
What it means:
If the engine management light stays on the car may need a diagnostic check. However, the car can self-diagnose and fix faults so turn the engine off and the re-start. The light may go out, indicating the problem is fixed.
What to do
Budget £50 - £100 for a diagnostic check, plus the cost of repair.
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