CoolingMedium
Coolant loss and thermostat housing leaks
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check the coolant level and look for crusting
2017–2025 Land Rover Discovery · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Land Rover Discovery typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £2,050
- Worst case, everything
- £11,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2017–2025 Land Rover Discovery is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,820–£11,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
Timing chain wear on early Ingenium diesels
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Cold start and listen for a chain rattle
Engine and ExhaustHigh
Frequent DPF warnings and rising engine oil levels due to diesel fuel dilution during aborted regeneration cycles.
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Pull the engine oil dipstick to check if the level is above the maximum mark and smell the oil for a distinct diesel odour.
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment and camera module faults
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Cycle all cameras and screens
SuspensionHigh
Air suspension leaks and uneven ride height
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Leave overnight and check all four corners
Bodywork and InteriorMedium
Water ingress into the cabin causing damp carpets and potential Body Control Module (BCM) electrical faults.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Press your hand firmly into the front footwell carpets, particularly on the passenger side, to feel for dampness and check for a musty cabin smell.
Body and TrimLow
Powered inner tailgate flap fails to deploy or retract, often accompanied by a grinding noise or warning beeps.
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Open the main boot lid and press the button for the inner tailgate. Ensure it drops flat and raises completely without hesitation or grinding sounds.
Electrical and BodyMedium
Door latch actuators fail, causing one or more doors to remain unlocked when the vehicle is secured, or refusing to open.
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Lock the vehicle with the key fob, put the fob out of proximity range, and physically pull all four exterior door handles to ensure they are locked.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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