Engine & fuel system
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Oil leak from transfer box
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of transfer box blanking plug, allowing oil leakage.
Repair
- Fit modified transfer box blanking plug.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Blanking plug | LR000375 | 1 |
| Transfer box oil | LR019727 | As required |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P0016
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.0 Diesel engine except hybrid.
- Fault codes
P0016- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
No loss of engine performance.
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Excessive noise from auxiliary drive belt when starting engine
Unsatisfactory design of crankshaft pulley. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 2.0 Diesel engine except hybrid.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Fit new crankshaft front oil seal. Use special tool: JLR-303-1628.
- Fit modified crankshaft pulley.
- Fit new crankshaft pulley bolts. Tightening torque: 37 Nm + 90 °. Use special tools: JLR-303-1630 & JLR-303-1686.
- Fit new auxiliary drive belt.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Crankshaft pulley | LR115702 | 1 |
| Bolt | LR112877 | 4 |
| Crankshaft front oil seal | LR118109 | 1 |
| Auxiliary drive belt | LR079263 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Electrical & ignition
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Amber Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with Diesel particulate filter (DPF).
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) blocked due to frequent short journeys or driving at constant low speeds.
DPF regeneration process repeatedly not completed.
Repair steps
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
- Carry out DPF regeneration using suitable diagnostic equipment.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Rattling noise from glovebox area
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
Cause
Multifunction control module protective cover vibrating due to incorrect fitment.
Multifunction control module wiring harness vibrating due incorrectly routed.
Repair steps
- Remove multifunction control module protective cover.
- Re-route wiring harness for multifunction control module behind front footwell carpet.
- Refit multifunction control module protective cover Ensure correct fitment of protective cover.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
When vehicle is approached with keyless entry remote control, tailgate opens unintentionally
Tailgate control module wiring harness incorrectly routed.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with tailgate automatic open/close function.
Repair steps
- Locate tailgate control module behind LH rear wheel arch lining.
- Check tailgate control module wiring harness for correct routing.
- If tailgate control module wiring harness routing incorrect: Re-route tailgate control module wiring harness.
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Incorrect display of outside air temperature
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 2017→.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
AC/heater blower motor control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program AC control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Rattling/scraping noise from underside of vehicle when driving
Cause
Underbody shield loose or adrift due to failure.
Repair
- Fit modified underbody shields.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Underbody shield - LH | LR093615 | 1 |
| Underbody shield - RH | LR093614 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- DPF
- Diesel particulate filter — traps soot in the exhaust and burns it off periodically
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- LH
- Left-hand — the left side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- AC/Heater
- The heating and air-conditioning system
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Crankshaft Pulley
- The pulley on the front of the crankshaft that drives the auxiliary belt
- DPF Regeneration
- The process that burns soot out of the diesel particulate filter, usually on a longer run
- Multifunction Control Module
- The control module that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Transfer Box
- The gearbox that splits drive between the front and rear axles, and selects high/low range
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Auxiliary Drive Belt
- The belt that drives the alternator, water pump, steering pump or air-conditioning compressor
- Blower Motor
- The fan that pushes air through the heater and air-conditioning
- Oil Seal
- A rubber seal that keeps oil in and dirt out, typically around a rotating shaft
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 D150?
This guide contains eight workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 D150. Of these, three concern the engine and fuel system and three the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 D150 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 D150 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.