Air suspension (compressor, air springs)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
€600–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Land Rover Discovery 3 / Discovery 4
2004–2016
1
engines covered
10
known faults
89,848
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
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The Land Rover Discovery 3 / Discovery 4 was built from 2004 to 2016.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 10 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel): it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €5,000–12,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 250+ thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (18.5 %), suspension (14.6 %), brakes (11.9 %). It fails less often than average on: brakes, suspension, steering, tyres and wheels, lights, wipers and visibility, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) | Diesel | Belt · 170,000 km / every 84 mo | 5W-30 · Ford WSS-M2C913-C / JLR STJLR.03.5005 · ~5.9–6.5 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Electronic parking brake module seizing
usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Screech from the rear, parking brake fault, brake stays on
Fix: Clean and adjust the rear shoes regularly; replace the module if it has failed
€300–1,200
Front lower arm bushes
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Knocks, pulls under braking
Fix: Replace arms / bushes
€150–350
Faults by engine
2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel)
Crankshaft bearing failure / snapped crankshaft (V6 diesel)
usually 100,000–250,000 km · High risk
Signs: Knocking from low in the engine, or sudden engine failure without warning
Fix: There is no sure prevention; frequent oil changes help. The repair is a rebuilt or replacement engine
€5,000–12,000
Rear fuel-pump belt (changed with the timing belt)
usually 150,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: No warning — if the belt snaps, the engine stops
Fix: Replace it together with the timing belt, tensioners and water pump
€300–700
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode, power loss
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Turbocharger failure (2.7 TDV6)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2004–2010 only
Signs: Loss of power, whistle, smoke
Fix: Replace the turbo (labour is high: the body or the engine has to be lifted on some models)
€1,500–3,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic (ZF 6HP / 9HP)
ZF 9HP rough shifts / software
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
model years 2014–2027 only
Signs: Harsh or delayed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid service
€0–400
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.7 / 3.0 TDV6 / SDV6 (JLR / PSA / Ford V6 diesel) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 170,000 km or every 84 months | €450–900 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 89,848 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.0 % | 4.3 % | 6.8 % | 9.0 % | 10.6 % | 11.9 % |
| Suspension | 1.6 % | 3.5 % | 5.8 % | 9.6 % | 13.1 % | 14.6 % |
| Steering | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 1.5 % | 2.5 % | 3.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 2.6 % | 3.6 % | 4.3 % | 4.8 % | 5.1 % | 5.5 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 4.3 % | 5.8 % | 7.9 % | 11.8 % | 15.4 % | 18.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.6 % | 3.1 % | 4.4 % | 5.8 % | 7.9 % | 9.1 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.0 % | 0.8 % | 1.1 % | 1.9 % | 2.6 % | 2.8 % |
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026