4 documented faults
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Abnormal noise from fascia for approximately 7seconds when automatic defrost function selected.
All models.
Incorrect AC/heater control module characteristics due to software mapping fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program AC/heater 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 4.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Tailgate difficult to open.
All models.
What you'd notice
Damage to tailgate aperture trim panel due to contact with tailgate. Damage to tailgate paintwork due to contact with tailgate trim panel.
The repair
Tailgate misaligned.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Check and adjust alignment of tailgate.
- Check tailgate aperture trim panels for damage and replace as necessary Fig.1252817.1 .
- Repair tailgate paintwork damage if necessary.
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Tailgate aperture trim panel (LH) | LR082949 | 1 |
| Tailgate aperture trim panel (RH) | LR082948 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Unable to release bonnet.
All models.
Bonnet release cable stretched.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new bonnet release cable.
- Check bonnet release lever travel Fig.1267092.1 .
- Bonnet release lever travel should not exceed 120 mm.
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet release cable | LR121817 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Windscreen wipers intermittent operation or not working.
All models, 2012→.
What you'd notice
Indicators intermittent operation or not working.
The repair
Poor electrical connection between switch assembly and harness multi-plug.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Remove windscreen wiper switch.
- Clean windscreen wiper switch harness multi-plug terminals Fig.1217605.1 .
- Lightly coat terminals with grease Fig.1217605.1 . Use specified grease.
- Refit windscreen wiper switch.
- Repeat procedure for indicator switch.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical contact grease (Nyogel) | LR054614 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Discovery 3 Si6 (2017–2018)
Each documented fault as a quick check for a viewing or test drive — tick them off as you go.
A little workshop vocabulary
Workshop terms used on this page
Definitions for the technical language used in these bulletins.
- 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)
- Multi-Plug
- A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Discovery 3 Si6?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter four documented faults on the Land Rover Discovery 3 Si6 — two concern the body and trim and one the air conditioning and heating. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Discovery 3 Si6 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 3 Si6 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.