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SE, HSE, (No Badge)michThe Mallee, VIC
Turbochargers
Have been a Land Rover owner for twenty years. Currently own, since new, a 2012 model with 108000 kms. Serviced as required, Great car to travel in, comfortable. However have recently had to have both turbochargers replaced. On speaking with Land Rover Customer Relationships Executive (twice) I was informed that before Land Rover would consider any action the vehicle would have to looked at by a Land Rover dealership. Both executives agreed turbocharger problems with this model are reasonably common. As I explained to the Executive I am ...Read more
some 500km from the nearest dealership, the vehicle is not driveable, and the cost of getting the vehicle to a Land Rover dealer would be from $800 to $1000. Adding this to the cost of repairs and no compensation from Land Rover I have had the repairs carried out by the local RACV service centre. I am deeply disappointed with the performance of this vehicle, but even more so with the dismissive attitude of Land Rover Australia. I am fully aware the the vehicle is out of any warranty claims, but as Land Rover admitted there is a problem with turbochargers with this model, perhaps there should be a factory recall or at least a more sympathetic approach to any customer complaints.Purchased in February 2021.
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EricHobart, TAS
- 7 reviews
Landrover Ignores Safety Issue
My 2014 Discovery rotary gear selector locked itself in Drive resulting in an embarrassing tilt tray ride to the dealer who estimated 2000 dollars to investigate ($357) and replace the module (880).
A quick internet search reveals this is a common fault both here and overseas and may have caused crush injuries in the US.
I wrote to LR UK and LR Aus but was fobbed off saying they could not respond to mine ir other 3rd party diagnosis!
Beware...don't take your car with a rotary controller anywhere dangerous eg on a beach at low tide cause it may well lock up in D or P afterwhich you are stuffed!
LR is worse than dealing with Centrelink!!
Purchased in October 2021 for $40,000.00.
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Tom MaruschkoSydney, NSW
Wouldn't risk taking it off road
I use my Discovery 4 for both business and private, owning a Discovery 3 previously... should of listened to myself before buying the 4. Car is serviced regularly
5 years old now and just reached 102000km. Back in the workshop again replacing the other manifold now that has cracked, (yep its plastic) apparently this is a common problem and replacement part has been molded differently to avoid future problems but Land Rover does not tell you that!. Did I mention $1700 each replacement. At 50,000 the centre dial gear selector locked in reverse an...Read more
Purchased in June 2021 at Land Rover Dealers for $88,000.00.
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WisamSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Car has lots of problems after warranty expires
I purchased a new 2015 LR last year after warranty expired car had major oil leak. Took to dealer they fixed leak under warranty then few months later had oil leak again. Took to dealer they advised transfer box was leaking they fixed it cost $1400 LR refused to pay for it. Now I have new oil leak and dismal leak. Donot buy this car.. it falls apart after warranty.
Purchased in September 2021.
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the best car ever
i use my land rover as a work car and weekend warrior and the best of road car i have ever had better the my 200 series land cruiser and better than me mates y62 Nissan patrol i use it very day it is a beast it has done 73000 and not problems at all
the cool thing is it is very luxury and a very good of roadier that is some think the 200 series and patrol can not match it for plus the airbags make it a better off roadier and give it better ground cleanse so the car goes up and down and the terrain select system is wicked
just by one
FYI
i have put 28 inch A/T on it
me mate patrol has 30 inch A/T on it
my old 200 have 28 inch A/T as well
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Chris B.Litchfield, NT
- 6 reviews
- 4 HSE 3.0L SCV6 (2014-2016)
- Verified purchase
Magnificent car
The best car I have ever owned, by miles. The auto transmission is smooth as silk and the fact that it locks into top gear (8th) and stays there, makes it beautiful for touring, unlike the Toyota 4wd’s that chop and change gears.
The 600nm of torque make towing a breeze, and the fuel economy is amazing.
On top of that, the interior noise is almost non existent.
A superb car.
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RohHealesville
- 3 reviews
Fault with EPB
The EPB or electronic Park Brake is not a serviceable part but after 4 years the motor or actuator that controls the hand brake seized making the vehicle immobile and the part needed to be replaced at a cost of $1590 plus minimum 4 hours labour so over $2000 to repair a park brake
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RichardMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Discovery 4
I bought a 2011 Discovery 4 in 2015 with 55000klm on it . It now has 150000klm now and has proven to be a great 4wd. It’s towed a caravan around most of OZ easily and is a very comfortable economical everyday car. People we speak to with Discovery 3or 4s all are also very happy with them. Ours has the 2.7 ford diesel I changed all the trans and diff oils at 100000 The disco is a very good vehicle.
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SeanSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Fuel Gauge never worked since new and Land Rover won’t fix it
Fuel gauge never worked from new, when parked on mild slope! Say they will fix it every service and haven’t. Now say it’s normal to not work if parked on a mild slope!!! Avoid Land Rover!!!!! If you have a problem, they will not fix it even though it’s a $70000 car.
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ljwilson
- 17 reviews
- 4 SE 3.0L SDV6 (2009-2016)
- Verified purchase
My Land Rover Discovery 2016
I’ve had my 2016 Land Rover Discovery 4 for 18 months now, and unfortunately believe the purchase was floored, and I should have stuck by replacing my 22-year-old 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser with a 200 series. While I liked the idea of a British Marque, the decision was my mistake, as I didn’t do enough research.
I did consider waiting for your newer model, but judging by the delays, uncertainty and no indication price or options, my instincts said No, which proved correct.
I took delivery of my 2016 Discovery, which was a run out vehic...Read more
le, in September 2016. In hindsight it lacked the options that I would now not accept for a modern vehicle. This is particularly the case with the GPS, which could not locate a street in Perth that had been gazetted more than five years earlier, and this is the market the vehicle was being sold into-very frustrating. Furthermore, where I live, I have totally given up on its reliability and nearly always use Google maps via Wi-Fi or my TOM TOM GO 5100 as the information is live and up to date. Furthermore, it doesn’t cost the earth, and it has lifetime maps for the whole world. (I appreciate there are updates now, but the hardware is hardly cutting edge, so lacking in any real usefulness) I don’t wish to dwell on my lack of judgement but we have holidayed in Europe recent years, and hired a standard VW Passat, and a Renault Kadjar. Each of these vehicles had All the top end features, including GPS Data, which constantly let one know whether we were speeding, including adaptive cruise control, which should be basic tools. And these vehicles are less than half the price of the Discovery, so why is this? Do their profits need to so high or your overheads so owner us. The Land Rover Discovery 2016 is a box on wheels, and the current vehicle looks like someone has set off a hand grenade and blown it out on all sides. But then the new local dealer in Bunbury said that you get used to it, and it grows on you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Most versatile vehicle on the market. Air suspension makes sure of it.
Air suspension is a game changer in this market, once you have it, you won't buy another 4x4 without it.
Parts are expensive in Perth, although if you are within warranty you can relax knowing you have the best warranty service by far. Land Rover assist will go above and beyond if you ever need help(I never have).
Once out of warranty or fixed price service, you'll want to be ordering parts(bushes wear out after ten years or so), directly from the U.K from places like Advanced Factors(just get a part # from your mechanic, delivery takes 3 d...Read more
ays). Things to love: Comfort while on corrugated tracks like Gibb RIver Road, Tanami, GCR. The hardest thing to do is have restraint on the throttle as you'll feel like you're on the highway with the correct tyre pressure. Brakes that work- there's a reason why those 18" wheels are on it, because 3.5t doesn't stop quickly with anything less! Air Suspension- Not having to put 2 or 4 inch lift in which you will do to every other 4x4 once you bottom out a few times. Access height allows easy entry for pets & grandparents.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Sia AAU
- 5 reviews
Amazing
The discovery is a perfect car. Full of luxury it is an amazing car to drive. With its amazing new technology and high quality sound speakers. Highly capable off-road, yet very smooth and comfortable on road
High-quality interior
Good powertrain options
Bold exterior Love it so much worth the money
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MasSydney
- 4 reviews
Great SUV and Family Car
This is a great versatile family SUV. Has all the luxury trimmings you would need. Driving performance is great - very low noise especially for a diesel.
7 seater flexibility can fit the extended family - very spacious inside. High riding height ensures great visibility for the driver and passengers all around.
Dislikes - as an older model - misses out on some of the latest gadgetry - ie. blindspot monitoring etc.
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Nothing but the BEST
Owned a 2008 Freelander 2 which took me around the country including Cape York. I liked it so much I bought a 2012 Disco 4. Disco is quiet at any speed, very comfortable, spacious and practical, ride very well, smooth easy power at all speeds. Tried Victoria high country with ease. Love the unique exterior design and Discovery 2017 is not for me.
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SamSouthwest, VIC
- 6 reviews
Great car
One of the best decisions ever made. Road comfort is worth it with its air suspension. Bought a dealer demo for 70k. It replaces prado for its money spent. Once a year service or 26k kms service. Prado or any other cars needed two or three services at this mileage. Cost 700$ for service and is a dreAm to ride.now I prefers long trips. Can occupy 7 adults comfortable
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JennaLismore
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
Seat belt fraying and trim wearing
Dream to drive, fuel sensor in tank replaced now ok. BUT! we have a 2013 model and I have seen others with the seat belt fraying and the trim on the housing wearing through sometimes seat belt will not retract LR will not take responsibility said even if under waranty they would not. bought Bruce Lynton Same attitude.
September 6th 2017 Update: Air bag in suspension
We used this site to warn people about the seat belt fraying and trim wearing. We are unable to get any response from government agencies that should be protecting us they pas...Read more
s the buck or have no powers. Now we have trouble with the door on the passenger side not opening to fix it was quoted around $800. Also from 100,000 k the air compressor is slow and is failing. Was charged $300 plus to diagnose. Wonder how much to repair it? Too many issues with this car. We were told by a Land Rover dealer, "what do you expect it is four years old" so go to a cheaper car that lasts longer than that. Royal Warrant? Means nothing these days certainly not quality. We do not want to sell this lemon to some one else as we were advised to do. They suggested to get rid of it after two years. Both Bruce Lynton Gold Coast and Fosseys Tamworth. Guess it is not a luxury car but just some sort of missed promoted status symbol. We do not do any off road driving. October 5th 2017 Update: Frayed seat belt, worn seat belt component, passenger door actuators failure, air suspension needs a 2013 Land Rover. The car is a delight to drive but the cost and failure of parts after 3 years is very expensive. The replacement of the door actuator was quoted at $540 plus $90 for quote the door would not open. The air suspension was checked as it is slow to rise cost $180 possible compressor $1350 plus labour to replace this. My husband replaced the actuator with an original part for $300 tops 2 hours as he was unfamiliar with We could have bought the little motor from China for $20 but we were travelling. The seat belt right at the top not across the body area is frayed the plastic trim has worn will not be long before it cracks. Our car is treated very very well it looks new inside and out.Purchased in July 2021.
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There are lemons out there!!
It has all the makings of the perfect family car. Unfortunately our car was extremely unreliable and therefore, very unsafe.
We bought our car new from Barbagellos in Perth in 2010. At 27,000 kms, the first of the car's significant issues presented itself.
The car developed computer related faults that would cause it to shut itself down, even during highway speeds, forcing you to manhandle the car to the side of the road. As the engine would cut itself out, there was no power steering during this time, making this extremely hard even for a ...Read more
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Dee
- 2 reviews
amazing, amazing amazing
i have a discovery and i can't say it is not bad one bit. i have had no faults with it. it drives very smoothly and very quiet, compared to most cars. It is very capable going offroad (considering it won 4x4 of the year like 4 times). it is also a very sexy looking car and love it very much. we've been very impressed and i will surely get another one.
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dmb40
- 9 reviews
LEMON - AND LANDROVER ARE HORRENDOUS TO DEAL WITH
LEMON! This vehicle has so much potential, but if you don't like constant safety issues and major repairs, don't go near Land Rover. Not only did our Discovery 4 break down on a motorway just 6 km off the showroom floor, Land Rover refused to replace it with a new car, and instead kept it for 14 days and replaced the blown gear box, which had failed after 6 km. The trauma wasn't so much that our brand new car broke down on a main road during peak hour and I had to direct B Double trucks around our car stuck in the right lane of a major Sydne...Read more
y arterial, but the way in which we have been treated since. Land Rover took weeks to respond to our request for a new vehicle (far be it for the consumer to insist on a new vehicle when they just paid for exactly that 30 minutes prior to the major failure causing this brand new car to be towed) and Head Office not only refused to replace the car, but their insistence that it has been 'returned to manufacturers specifications' has failed over and over again. We have had the following issues: 1. Major gearbox failure at 6km requiring new gearbox. 2. Steering arm loose - major safety concern. 3. Continual oil leaks from where the gearbox was replaced (it has been removed twice so far and continues to leak) 4. Major steering vibration on the motorway so the car now sits idle in the driveway, unable to be driven far and at speed above 60km/h. If Land Rover had any customer service skills whatsoever, this would have been rectified long ago. They treat customers with disdain and, although they offered an extended 2 year warranty, this car has been in and out of the repair shop so many times it is simply a lemon. Latest request to have it repaired now falls on deaf ears at the local Land Rover franchise. They want to wipe their hands of it (they say our car being repaired under warranty will mean they are out of pocket!) and won't respond to emails, won't return phone calls. The most stressful experience ever, when your dream car, full of potential, sits idle on the driveway. The way we have been treated has caused so much stress, I cannot warn you enough not to buy a Landrover. Save yourself the grief. Now onto Fair Trading.......Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MelbournePark
- 2 reviews
D4 HSE 2014 Update
Its an excellent vehicle - tows brilliantly, powerful, very easy to steer compared to 200 Series Toyota, touch screen is great and the car feels as if its designed by individuals rather than committees.
I write though to say that all the 3 litre diesels have twin turbos, not just the "SD" variants. The difference is in the Turbos themselves. While I love the power, and it is handy when towing to have a lot more KW, the premium for the engine is probably a false economy. However the interior upgrades I find very useful - the sat nav is terri...Read more
fic. I think a reversing camera (standard on all I think) is mandatory. The headlights on mine are bright but you can always add spot lights. The main reason I bought at HSE was because of the seats - beating short from my waste up, I raise the seat a little bit - and I have long legs, so I move the seat back. On the standard TDV6 seats, that leave a hole in the small of your back. So I needed the more adustable seats. Which are very comfortable indeed. I tow a 2.5 tonne van - an Australian Off Road Matrix. I cruised at 110 coming back for SheepYard Flat to Melbourne, and got 10 litres per 100 KM (actually a bit less on the computer). If I cruise at 96KMH (which is 100 on the speedo) I get around 13 litres per 100 KMH - on the computer. So more like 13.4. If I cruise slower, I will get around 12 litres/100m, and if I cruise at 106 (110 on the speedo) I will get high 14s. But if I am climbing, then the fuel economy increases. When I got that 10/litre per 100KMh, I was decending - Sheepyard Flat is in the hills (near Mt Bulla) and also, a good wind must have been behind me!! I don't have many negatives on the D4. Probably the only negative is that the fuel tank is a bit small. My van though can carry 80 litres of diesel - but many remove the underneath tyre and put a second tank in. However that is only good IMO if you are "On the Road" all time ... I am not. The trailer parking when in reverse, is quite outstanding - I can reverse up to the van, step out and drop the van straight onto the tow bar. The only issue with the rear camera, is that its not directly above the tow bar - so you have to place the tow bar (which is visible when the camera automatically crops into the close up view when you get close to the van) to slightly one side of the van's tow tongue. Detaching is a piece of cake.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Stu Hearnasked
I have a Discovery 4 tdv6 2.7 I have a code reader which is very very good it is showing turbocharger problem my question is how do I get to this turbocharger I only have one hand can I access it by taking off the belly guard I know on the Land Rover 3 it is much simpler
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MrsMasked
We have a 2014 disco which has done 120,000ks. It has everything on it that we want and we love the car...our question is do we sell now and try to find a later model with low ks before its done too many more ks, or keep it forever. Trying to work out the best thing to do economically (newly retired)
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Paulasked
I have a Disco SCV6 HSE Lux petrol 2013.
I have a fault with the fuse for the drivers door control panel,
the drivers seat and the clock. it keeps blowing.
It has been to Land Rover and another mechanic but nobody
seems to be able to resolve the problem.
has anyone else experienced this fault?
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Hi Paul, no not this particular problem, our was a fault with the starter key . Our car would start at all. It would lock and unlock itself for no apparent reason. They totally stripped our car and had to test everything single wire in the car. After many weeks they found the problem, but couldn’t order the part as it wasn’t on their parts list. So instead of calling England to order part they took it out of another new disco. Can’t really understand their logic, but 9 weeks later we have our car back and thankfully it hasn’t missed a beat,YET. Maybe a call to fair trading or consumer protection. Good luck
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Dee
totally agree