EngineCritical
Ingenium diesel timing chain and turbo faults on earlier cars
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Listen for chain rattle from cold and check for smoke
2015–2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Land Rover Discovery Sport 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–£2,400
- Top three risks, from
- £1,600
- Worst case, everything
- £11,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2015–2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,540–£11,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
TransmissionMedium
Rear differential and Haldex issues on 4x4 cars
Driveline / differential repair£450–£1,800
Inspect · Listen for whine and check for four-wheel-drive warnings
ExhaustHigh
DPF, EGR and AdBlue faults on diesel models
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check AdBlue warnings and run to temperature
ElectricalHigh
Infotainment, camera and battery drain faults
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test all screens and cameras, and check the battery after standing
InteriorMedium
Water ingress into the passenger footwell and a squeaking heater blower motor, caused by a warped exterior windscreen scuttle panel letting rain in.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Press down firmly on the plastic scuttle panel at the base of the windscreen on the passenger side to check for a gap. Feel the passenger footwell carpet for dampness and run the heater fan on maximum to listen for squeaks.
SuspensionMedium
Knocking or clunking noises from the front end when driving over speed bumps, caused by worn front lower control arm rear bushes.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Apply the electronic park brake, leave the engine running, and turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock listening for creaks. Visually inspect the rear bushes on the front lower arms for obvious tearing or fluid leaks.
BodyworkLow
Power tailgate groans, struggles to lift, or drops back down unexpectedly due to failing spindle drive struts.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Open and close the power tailgate fully twice using the key fob. Listen for grinding or groaning from the struts and ensure the tailgate holds its maximum height without sagging.
BrakesLow
Excessive and premature wear of the rear brake pads and discs, driven by the vehicle's torque vectoring by braking system.
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Run a finger over the outer lip of the cold rear brake discs to check for deep scoring or a pronounced lip. Visually check the outer rear pad thickness through the alloy wheel spokes.
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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