Land Rover   ·   2019–2021

Discovery Sport 2 D240 MHEV: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems (2019–2021)

6 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, three concern the electrical and ignition and one the engine and fuel system. Each entry covers the symptoms, cause, workshop fix and any part numbers.

6 documented faults

Engine & fuel system

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Oil leak from transfer box.

Fit modified part2 parts
Affects:

All models with four wheel drive.

Unsatisfactory design of transfer box blanking plug, allowing oil leakage.

Workshop instructions & parts2 parts

Workshop procedure

  1. Fit modified transfer box blanking plug Fig.1245219.1 .
  2. View View more information
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Blanking plugLR0003751
Transfer box oilLR019727As required

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Electrical & ignition

3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Amber Diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning lamp illuminated.

Affects:

All models with Diesel particulate filter (DPF).

Diesel particulate filter (DPF) blocked due to frequent short journeys or driving at constant low speeds. DPF regeneration process repeatedly not completed.

Workshop instructions

Workshop procedure

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. 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.
  3. Carry out DPF regeneration using suitable diagnostic equipment.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Rattling noise from glovebox area.

Affects:

All models.

Multifunction control module protective cover vibrating due to incorrect fitment. Multifunction control module wiring harness vibrating due incorrectly routed.

Workshop instructions

Workshop procedure

  1. Remove multifunction control module protective cover Fig.1267480.1 .
  2. Re-route wiring harness for multifunction control module behind front footwell carpet Fig.1267480.2 .
  3. Refit multifunction control module protective cover Fig.1267480.1 . Ensure correct fitment of protective cover.
  4. View View more information

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.

When vehicle is approached with keyless entry remote control, tailgate opens unintentionally.

Affects:

All models with tailgate automatic open/close function.

Tailgate control module wiring harness incorrectly routed.

Workshop instructions

Workshop procedure

  1. Locate tailgate control module behind LH rear wheel arch lining.
  2. Check tailgate control module wiring harness for correct routing.
  3. If tailgate control module wiring harness routing incorrect Fig.1267873.1 : Re-route tailgate control module wiring harness Fig.1267873.2 .
  4. Repeat procedure for opposite side.
  5. View View more information

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.

Air conditioning & heating

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Incorrect display of outside air temperature.

Affects:

All models, 2017→.

AC/heater blower motor control module software fault.

Workshop instructions

Workshop procedure

  1. Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
  2. 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 3.

Other

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Rattling/scraping noise from underside of vehicle when driving.

Fit modified part2 parts
Affects:

All models.

Underbody shield loose or adrift due to failure.

Workshop instructions & parts2 parts

Workshop procedure

  1. Fit modified underbody shields Fig.1267474.1 .
  2. View View more information
Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Underbody shield - LHLR0936151
Underbody shield - RHLR0936141

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.

Take it with you

Before you view one

Each documented fault as a quick check for a viewing or test drive — tick them off as you go.

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A little workshop vocabulary

Workshop terms used on this page

Definitions for the technical language used in these bulletins.

ECM
Engine control module — the car's engine computer
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 computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
DPF Regeneration
The process that burns soot out of the diesel particulate filter, usually on a longer run
Multifunction Control Module
The body computer 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
Blower Motor
The fan that pushes air through the heater and air-conditioning

Common questions

Using this guide.

What are the common faults with the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D240 MHEV?

Garages and workshops regularly encounter six documented faults on the Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D240 MHEV — three concern the electrical and ignition and one the engine and fuel system. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.

Does every Land Rover Discovery Sport 2 D240 MHEV have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual car. 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 D240 MHEV faults when viewing one?

Many of them, yes — the documented symptoms are things you can see, hear or feel on a viewing or test drive. The 'Before you view one' checklist above turns each documented fault into a quick check you can tick off as you go.

Workshop term

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