Land Rover Discovery 4 reliability issues

Published June 13, 2023
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Our team of expert mechanics explain some of the most common Land Rover Discovery 4 reliability issues, to help you prepare for a wide range of problems both now and in the future,

Considering purchasing a used Land Rover Discovery 4? Or maybe you already own one of these 4×4 models but are having some trouble with reliability. Read on to find out more regarding any Land Rover Discovery 4 reliability issues.

Are Land Rover Discovery 4s reliable?

According to the result of the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, the Land Rover Discovery was named the least reliable luxury SUV. Paired with the fact that Land Rover, as a brand, only managed position 31 out of 32 manufacturers, it’s clear that there are some crucial reliability issues with both the make and model of this 4×4 vehicle.

Common Land Rover Discovery 4 faults

Prior to spending your hard-earned money on a Land Rover Discovery 4, it’s vital that you are aware of any faults that are likely to occur. This will ensure you put enough money aside to cover any potential Land Rover Discovery 4 reliability issues. We explore some of these key issues in more detail below.

Electric faults – Some of the most commonly-reported Land Rover Discovery 4 issues are electronic – typically affecting the operation of the vehicle’s door central locking system and windows.

Front lower control arm issues – Most vehicle steering mechanisms suffer from natural wear and tear, however, many Land Rover Discovery 4 drivers have reported that the front lower control arms in these systems require replacing after 50,000 miles.

Faulty air suspension – As an off-roader vehicle, air suspension is crucial for this model. However, after 100,000 miles, it’s common for leaks in the rubber to result in faulty air suspension.

Timing chain replacement – Despite manufacturer recommendations to replace this vehicle’s oil every 15,000 miles, many Land Rover Discovery 4 owners have reported damage to the timing chain caused by leaving the oil change until this point. To prevent this costly repair, you may want to consider more frequent oil changes at every 8,000 miles.

Water pump leaks – A leaky water pump is another common Land Rover Discovery 4 issue. Designed to help cool the vehicle, a pump leak can lead to engine overheating if the water pump is not replaced.

If you’re concerned about any of the aforementioned Land Rover Discovery 4 reliability issues, it’s best to contact a qualified Land Rover technician for any part replacements or repairs.

Professional Land Rover servicing

If you have a Land Rover Discovery 4 that requires attention for any kind of fault, please don’t hesitate to contact the highly-knowledgeable team at ART Garage Crewe. With more than 75 years of collective experience, we’re no strangers to diagnosing and rectifying a variety of common Land Rover Discovery 4 faults.

Using a combination of hands-on experience, specialist Land Rover diagnostic equipment, as well as genuine, Land Rover OEM parts, our team can transform your unreliable Land Rover into a dependable family car. No matter whether you’re searching for standard Land Rover servicing or a specific repair, simply give our experienced team a call today on 0127 021 4445 to find out how we can help.

We also welcome enquiries regarding Land Rover Discovery 4 reliability issues submitted using our handy online contact form. Once we’ve received your enquiry, you can rest assured we’ll be in touch soon to learn more about your Land Rover Discovery 4 servicing requirements.

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