Land Rover Problems

What you want isn’t readily available, so I would suggest you survey a number of mechanics specialising in Discoveries and X5s to get the information.

Tata Motors in India own Land Rover. Both Jaguar and Land Rover sit under their British subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover.

The cost varies widely: you can definitely go to your dealer for a replacement, but going to a locksmith is often a cheap option. You can read more about how to replace your key fob here.

Based on what you’ve told us it would seem to be a fair call, but I’m guessing that Land Rover won’t be keen to come to the party and will attempt to repair your car. But being so new, and knowing the damage that water can do to a car I would also be keen to have it replaced.

They’re a luxury four-wheel drive and perform very well off road. The reliability is generally good, but expect parts and servicing to be higher than the average four-wheel drive. Without knowing what your needs and wants are it’s not possible to say if it’s an ideal purchase for you.

There are more Toyotas seen in the bush because they have a reputation for reliability. As a result there are many more dealerships around the bush, and mechanics are more familiar with fixing them when necessary, but should the Disco break down for some reason parts are only a phone call away in one of our capital cities or major towns. Checking the vehicle before going away on a trip is always a good idea, but that won’t necessarily mean it won’t break down.

The cheapest new Land Rover is a Discovery Sport SE TD4, which lists at $56,595. For more info on the latest model, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Land Rover reviews and news here. 

First, talk to JLR directly, but at best they would probably only cover part of the cost of repairs as the vehicle is not five years old and has done 175,000 km. You could also appeal to Allianz, given that there is a history of problems with the transmission during the warranty period. 

If there are any common problems and complaints about Land Rover's reliability or faults, they'll likely show up on our Land Rover problems page. You can also calculate a car's projected resale value via our price and specs page.

The most expensive new Land Rover is the Range Rover SVAutobiography petrol which lists at $398,528. For more info on the latest models, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Land Rover reviews and news here.