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Land Rover Discovery IV (L319) faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.5/5

3 known faults

TDV6 2.7 190 ch

  1. Air suspension compressor and springs

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Air suspension is the most cited weak point: a faulty compressor (Land Rover bulletin LTB00420 for 2010-2012 vehicles, body cannot be raised) and leaking springs. AutoPartsPro places compressor failures between 60,000 and 90,000 miles and a complete replacement at more than £2,500.

    Versions
    TDV6 2.7 190 ch, TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Crankshaft failure (main bearing shells) on diesel V6

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    Land Rover issued service bulletins (2014 and 2016) on the rotation or incorrect positioning of the main bearing shells on diesel V6 engines: a seized crankshaft, engine to be replaced. Autocar notes that detection is difficult and that a more pronounced rattle at idle may be an early sign. Some engines are affected at low mileage, others exceed 300,000 km (forum).

    Versions
    TDV6 2.7 190 ch, TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

TDV6 3.0 245 ch

  1. Air suspension compressor and springs

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Air suspension is the most cited weak point: a faulty compressor (Land Rover bulletin LTB00420 for 2010-2012 vehicles, body cannot be raised) and leaking springs. AutoPartsPro places compressor failures between 60,000 and 90,000 miles and a complete replacement at more than £2,500.

    Versions
    TDV6 2.7 190 ch, TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Crankshaft failure (main bearing shells) on diesel V6

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    Land Rover issued service bulletins (2014 and 2016) on the rotation or incorrect positioning of the main bearing shells on diesel V6 engines: a seized crankshaft, engine to be replaced. Autocar notes that detection is difficult and that a more pronounced rattle at idle may be an early sign. Some engines are affected at low mileage, others exceed 300,000 km (forum).

    Versions
    TDV6 2.7 190 ch, TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Faulty crankshaft position sensor (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A 2016 recall covers Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 built between April 2012 and May 2013 (Australia): a badly made crankshaft sensor can cause the engine to stall, with loss of braking and steering assistance. Similar recalls have been published in China, Brazil and Italy.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

SDV6 3.0 256 ch

  1. Air suspension compressor and springs

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Air suspension is the most cited weak point: a faulty compressor (Land Rover bulletin LTB00420 for 2010-2012 vehicles, body cannot be raised) and leaking springs. AutoPartsPro places compressor failures between 60,000 and 90,000 miles and a complete replacement at more than £2,500.

    Versions
    TDV6 2.7 190 ch, TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Crankshaft failure (main bearing shells) on diesel V6

    Severity 3/3 · Serious

    Land Rover issued service bulletins (2014 and 2016) on the rotation or incorrect positioning of the main bearing shells on diesel V6 engines: a seized crankshaft, engine to be replaced. Autocar notes that detection is difficult and that a more pronounced rattle at idle may be an early sign. Some engines are affected at low mileage, others exceed 300,000 km (forum).

    Versions
    TDV6 2.7 190 ch, TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Faulty crankshaft position sensor (2016 recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A 2016 recall covers Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 built between April 2012 and May 2013 (Australia): a badly made crankshaft sensor can cause the engine to stall, with loss of braking and steering assistance. Similar recalls have been published in China, Brazil and Italy.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    TDV6 3.0 245 ch, SDV6 3.0 256 ch
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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