Researching for months, been through a lot of forms and I’m starting to see the same things that these LR fours have issues with. Timing chains and the coolant crossover pipes are a lot of the main issues. I see, also the air suspension as well.

With all things considered, I’m still wanting to buy an LR for looking for a black or tan colored one. I found one a couple hours away. It’s a 2011 with about 150,000 miles. It’s priced around 8K and I’m wanting to talk to the guy down to a reasonable price.

I’m going to take a look at it on Sunday and just wanna be sure what to look for while I’m inspecting the vehicle. Any advice would be appreciated!

Carfax looks pretty good, the car was a lease and then owned by someone else who did oil changes about every 3k miles. Also seen the water pump was replace a couple times, is that common?

Seriously considering a Freelander 2 to replace my 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. Diesel is a fortune with my current 3.2 diesel but I do need to pull a 2ton trailer semi-regularly, and living very rurally on the Atlantic coast of Ireland so often need the 4WD.

I've read that FL2 from 2006 to 2010 came without dpf, as we have no ulez or anything like this is one of these worth waiting to find?

Automatic preferred too, assume the torque converter in these is safe enough for working?

Anything else I should consider?

Thanks a mill folks.

2016 LR4 HSE Silver Edition. Still got the 2006 LR3 in the driveway too!

We have a 2011 LR4 with 148k miles and a couple years ago we spilled something on the parking brake switch. It stopped working but we never really used it so I didn’t think much of it. We had it at Land Rover for a recall and they looked at it but said we had to replace the whole module (which I believe is under the car?) and I think they wanted $1,200 to do the job.

So I bought a used parking brake switch off eBay just to test it, took out the cup holder so I could get to the switch, unplugged the old one and plugged in the “new” one and the parking brake works perfectly. Thanks Land Rover.

So now my only problem is how do I get the old one out? I took the two screws out from under the cup holders, I shifted into neutral and popped the shift knob off and I had the whole center console lifted up but from what I can tell, the screw is coming from the top of the switch but there is a plastic piece covering it and I can’t figure it out. I thought for sure there would be a video about it somewhere on the internet but I’m coming up short.
I’m hoping someone has done this and can help me out. Maybe it’s something extremely simple that I completely missed and that’s fine; just want to get it fixed.
Then I can move on to why I’m losing (or burning?) coolant even after I replaced the faulty pump and leaking hoses.

Just picked up this MINT P38 callaway from basically the original owner. It’s basically flawless outside of needing a new headliner. EVERYTHING works, no rust the engine bay is immaculate the interior is immaculate the paint is original and unfaded, I’ve already put 400 miles on her and outside of her thirsty nature she just purrs along. What a babe. Love the retro 90s feeling and the Harmon Kardon sound system sounds very good especially for the age. I’ll have to get better pics!

I shall be taking delligent care of her. She will be getting a new headliner in oem material/color.

All exterior plastics cleaned and ceramic costed in Cerokote

Clay bar and single stage paint correction

Sealed and waxed in Collinite 845 insulator wax

All rubber seals and gaskets coated in Shin Etsu

All door locks and tail gate locks coated with lithium grease

Engine bay rubbers and plastics coated in Sil Glyd

All electrical connection cleaned with Deoxit!

Frame coated in protective oil bc why not !

Interior condition and coated in leather honey

Unfortunately she may or may not be for sale in 18 months as I travel a lot for work and may have to again but I’m falling in love with her.

I may make some content so people can check up on her.

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Hi everyone,

I own a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury 2.0 diesel, and I need to replace its battery.

My original JLR battery has the following specifications:

• Part number: GX73-10655-AD
• Voltage: 12V
• Capacity: 80Ah
• Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 800A
• Technology: AGM / VRLA

The authorised Land Rover dealer has quoted me ₹45,000 (approximately US$472) for the genuine JLR battery alone, excluding installation and labour.

I'm considering replacing it with a Varta Silver Dynamic AGM F21/A6 (580901080), which has these specifications:

• 12V
• 80Ah
• 800A CCA
• AGM technology
• Dimensions: 315 × 175 × 190 mm

The Varta costs approximately ₹27,300 (US$286) based on the price I've found.

Before purchasing it, I'd appreciate advice from owners or technicians familiar with this vehicle.

My questions:

1. Is the Varta F21/A6 a suitable direct replacement for the original JLR battery in the 2019 Discovery Sport 2.0 diesel?
2. Are the dimensions, terminal layout and mounting points identical to the original battery?
3. Does this vehicle require battery registration or a BMS reset after replacement?
4. Can an independent workshop perform the registration using an aftermarket diagnostic scanner, or is JLR-specific software required?
5. Have any owners experienced Start/Stop, charging or electrical issues after installing an aftermarket AGM battery?
6. Would you recommend Varta, Bosch, Exide AGM or the genuine JLR battery?
7. Is the genuine JLR battery worth the additional cost, or is a reputable aftermarket AGM battery equally suitable?

I'm based in India, where the genuine JLR battery is considerably more expensive than the aftermarket alternatives.

I'd particularly appreciate feedback from anyone who has replaced the battery on this exact model or has technical experience with JLR battery management systems.

Thanks in advance!

I recently bought a 2019 L405 AB P400e and when I last had an L494 3 years ago, I used https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com for this excellent parts catalog.

However, given they removed the part catalogs for both the L494 and L405 somewhat recently, I’m a little stuck as to where to find a comprehensive list of parts for the L405.

What are other people using to find parts for the RRs?

Hi everyone,

I’m considering picking up this 2004 discovery ii and wanted to get everyone’s thoughts if it’s a good idea.

It’s got 125k miles on it and has had its head gaskets, radiator, and alternator all recently replaced with just the ac motor needing some work.

Overall I think it’s a great deal with the price point at $3,800 but I’m having hesitations being totally new to owning any sort of vintage cars. I’ve driven the same Camry my entire life so far issues have never been something I’ve had to deal with.

I’m wanting to use this truck to make a 3.5 hour drive up to the mountains every other weekend or so for the ski season but wanted to see if everyone thinks the disco 2’s are unreliable as the forums would make you believe?

Took a way too bumpy road and now have this situation. Should I change all the undertray? Is it safe to drive while I don’t change it?

New here!

Never went riding with a group, anyone in California?

What would you say is a reasonable price for a running rust free SWB IIa with a Safari top, bikini top plus a few extra but needs interior (original seat covers and the like are shot), brake and electrical work in the US?

Maybe considering buying one.

Hello. I got a 1997 Range Rover 4.6 HSE that is just “rotting away” in my country side home. It is a fully functional car that has the original green color and the light leather seats. It still has the main faults, some coolant problems like leaking a little and starting to boil when working for a little while, the ceiling sagging and it is a little slow to rise up to its offroad height. It has a little body damage also. I would wanna know what it would be worth, because one person who wants to buy it evaluated the price to be around 800, but I believe it is more worth.

Apropos of nothing at all, I just want to say I have a 2024 Discovery 360P Dynamic SE, and I fucking love it.

I see a lot of shit tipped on Land Rovers, and I get why, but this car is a cracker.

That's it really.

Hello Everyone

I bought a 2018 Range Rover Velar D180 used when it was at 50k miles last year around August 2025.

Need a piece of advice from the community to still keep it or sell it because as far as I have known I have encountered every common repair that d180 could see and its getting repaired under warranty where i cover 30% of cost still.

Looking at such low miles I guess the previous owner might have been driving this mostly in city.

But since I bought it majority of my commute is on highways and drive it 40 miles on an avg daily on highway.

I had the timing chain and guides replaced with new set at 63k miles this year around 63k miles.

Recently had a turbo blown issue while driving in the city a huge white smoke started coming off of exhaust, getting the turbo and intercooler replaced again now at 72k miles.

Everything is being replaced at JLR serviceability center only.

I have been changing oil for every 7000 miles as standard since I hit 60k miles on it and I will keep continuing that.

Happy to take your feedback.

I’m looking to upgrade my sedan and the Land Rover discovery has caught my eye. I found 2 2019s, both around 90k miles and $10,000 I’m going to look at them later this week. I’ve never owned one before and I don’t have any friends or family who have so I thought I’d come ask here to see what people think. There are 3 of us currently but we will likely have another kid in the future, so I need to know if this would be a good long-term buy.

I've got a 2015 LR4 with the supercharged V6 (SCV6), sitting at just 90k miles. I'm down in Florida.

Over the past 12 months, I've dumped a pretty substantial amount of money into getting this thing just right. Sway bars, coolant pipes, engine mounts, and an entirely new air suspension system. And when I say entirely new, I mean pretty much everything.

Unfortunately, while driving home from vacation, the engine decided to give up on life. Completely seized. Something let go in the bottom end, and the oil was full of bearing material. Looked like metallic glitter. Not exactly the kind of sparkle I was hoping for.

What really sucks is that I genuinely fell in love with this damn truck. I've owned plenty of vehicles, but there's just something about the LR4. The ride, comfort, capability, and overall driving experience are hard to replace.

So now I'm at a crossroads.

Option 1: Cut my losses, sell it as-is, and move on.

Option 2: Replace the engine and keep enjoying it. My local shop is quoting me around $25k for a remanufactured SCV6. That's a painful number.

Option 3: If I'm going to be a bear, I might as well be a grizzly. Go completely off the deep end and do a ridiculous engine swap.

I've been looking at the guys over at "Roadside Werx" (https://roadsidewerx.com/) in Colorado. They do those wild 700 HP supercharged swaps in LR4s, and I'm seriously tempted. Especially since the pricing appears to be in the same ballpark as what my local shop wants just to put another SCV6 in it.

Obviously, shipping the truck from Florida to Colorado isn't ideal. If anyone knows a reputable shop on the East Coast capable of doing something similar, I'm all ears.

So, what would you do?

Am I completely nuts for considering dumping another $25k into a 2015 LR4? Or does it actually make sense to turn a truck I already love, and have already invested heavily in, into something pretty special?

Part of me knows the financially responsible answer. The other part of me is already imagining a 700 HP LR4.

Talk some sense into me. Or don't. I'm open to bad influences too. 😂

I recently replaced my LR4 with a 2021 L405 Westminster, but I'm struggling to part with the old one! 😫 They both have their charm and I love driving them. Should I sell my LR4 while it still has value, or keep it until it gives up on me? 🤔 Any advice from fellow enthusiasts? #LandRover #L405 #LR4

Hey everyone, wanted to get a sanity check on job scope and pricing.

Just purchased a 2012 LR4 with 120k miles, knowing there would probably be a few things to address. Had a PPI (post-purchase inspection, lol) done after buying it to see what I was getting into.

The shop didn't recommend anything major besides essentially replacing the entire cooling system, including upgraded aluminum pipes, water pump, etc.

I've attached the estimate, which also includes an oil change, bringing the total to around $3,300.

Wanted to see if this seems like a fair price or if the scope of work is overkill. Would ideally like to get another 100k miles out of this truck, but don't want to throw money at things that don't need replacing.

Old girl did almost 500 miles in a weekend without fail. 4 days camping and hiking in the catskills. Best time of year

Myself, my cat and my Rover are preparing to set off on an epic adventure next month. Monte is a 2016 Land Rover LR4 with the 3.0-liter supercharged V6. Never had any trouble with him except the shift modulator going out at like 150k and our third winter (in Texas, not even in our former Colorado) I lost the air ride suspension in the cold one day. Coils now. That's giving me more peace of mind but I still miss the air ride. This morning Monte went into the shop for a good look over and the planning of any necessary changes/maintenance so wish us good luck! After the cautious go ahead from the shop we will get the winter tires on (thinking Bridgestone Blizzak). We will leave on a Monday in November and make a ten day drive through the US, the Yukon and into the interior of Alaska! Once there Monte will be winterized with heating pads, trickle charger, plug etc Anyone done the drive? Part of the drive? Advice? What am I not thinking of?

This rainbow of restored Land Rovers was part of an experience I had in Dubai. I’m sorry I don’t know more about their overall history: the guide and driver only shared that the vehicles were originally British and South African. I thought that this sub might enjoy seeing them arranged like this. Getting to ride in the back of one was a really nice experience.