12 documented faults
Engine & fuel system
5 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Vibration through vehicle when engine idling and AC compressor cutting in and out.
All models with 306DT engine code: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178→. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145→.
Engine control module (ECM) software 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 engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Lack of power.
All models with 306DT engine code: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178-AA521884. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145-AA226173.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new turbocharger (TC) vane position actuator.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger (TC) vane position actuator | LR020588 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Loss of engine power when ambient air temperature is below 0°C.
All models with 306DT/448DT engine codes: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178→. Range Rover: VIN BA334433→. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145→.
What you'd notice
Message centre displays 'restricted performance'. Trouble codes related to engine management stored in fault memory.
The repair
Frozen turbocharger (TC) intercooler resulting in restricted air flow to intake system.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Block off lower section of turbocharger (TC) intercooler using a suitable blanking piece.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
All models with 306DT engine code, 2011.
What you'd notice
Lack of power.
The repair
Turbocharger (TC) wastegate regulating valve vacuum pipe 'T' piece blocked.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Renew all 'T' pieces in TC wastegate regulating valve vacuum pipe Fig.1201536.1 .
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 'T' piece | LR029415 | 5 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P242D-00.
All Euro V emission level models with 3.0 Diesel engine, 2010-13.
What you'd notice
Lack of power.
The repair
Engine control module (ECM) software 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 engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Electrical & ignition
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Instrument panel warning lamps illuminated.
All models, VIN 5A900500→.
What you'd notice
Water ingress into front footwells.
The repair
Unsatisfactory design of A-post outer trim panel locating pin seal allowing water ingress.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Carry out water test to A-post area to confirm fault.
- Remove A-post outer trim panel.
- Cut off A-post outer trim panel locating pin Fig.129050.1 .
- Seal bodywork alignment hole with repair kit Fig.129050.2 .
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Repair kit | DHB500430 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Intermittent self-activation of alarm system siren.
All models.
What you'd notice
Audible warning sounds when locking vehicle. Bonnet open warning message displayed in instrument panel.
The repair
Bonnet switch faulty.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new bonnet switch. Bonnet switch integral to bonnet latch.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet switch | LR054331 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Excessive heat build up in rear brakes.
All models with electric parking brake (EPB): Discovery 3: VIN 5A000259→. Discovery 4: VIN AA513326→. Range Rover Sport: VIN 5A900106→.
What you'd notice
Electric parking brake (EPB) warning lamp illuminated. Squeal from rear brakes when driving. Squeal from rear brakes when electric parking brake (EPB) is operated. Trouble codes stored: C1A43, C1A53, C1A46.
The repair
Parking brake shoes binding. Parking brake shoes seizing due to build up of debris. EPB control module software fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- Ensure parking brake shoes are correctly adjusted.
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program EPB control module with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Front brake judder.
All models: Discovery 4: VIN AA513326-AA555717. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA215623-AA276763.
Front brake disc distortion.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Fit new front brake discs.
- Check front brake disc runout. If front brake disc runout is greater than 0.03 mm: Remove front brake discs. Check front hub runout. If front hub runout is greater than 0.014 mm: Replace front hubs. Fit front brake discs.
- Fit modified front brake pads.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Steering
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Steering wheel vibration when driving.
All models, VIN 5A900302→.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Check tyre condition, tyre pressure and wheel balance.
- If fault still present: Fit new front suspension lower arm bushes. Fit new power steering rack. Fit modified steering wheel.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Clock cannot be set to correct time.
All models with analogue clock: Discovery 4: VIN 510178-525032. Range Rover Sport: VIN 212145-230615.
Multifunction control module software 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 multifunction control module with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Reverse dipping door mirror not working correctly.
All models with reverse dipping door mirror: Discovery 3: VIN 5A300394-7A427985. Range Rover Sport: VIN 5A900505-7A999465.
Driver's seat adjustment control module faulty.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit new seat adjustment control module.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Seat adjustment control module | YWC500800 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3 TDV6 (2011–2013)
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.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the car's engine computer
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine computer, read with a diagnostic tool
- EPB
- Electric parking brake — an electronic handbrake, operated by a switch rather than a lever
- TC
- Turbocharger — the exhaust-driven compressor that boosts engine power
- Actuator
- A motor or solenoid that moves a mechanical part on command
- Control Module
- A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Disc Runout
- How much a brake disc wobbles; too much causes vibration or squeal
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Intercooler
- A radiator that cools the air coming out of the turbocharger before it enters the engine
- Limp Home
- A safety mode that cuts power so you can crawl to a workshop
- Message Centre
- The information display in the instrument panel that shows warning messages
- 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
- Wastegate Regulating Valve
- The valve that controls the turbocharger's wastegate, and so the boost pressure
- Bonnet Switch
- The switch that tells the alarm whether the bonnet is open
- Bush
- A rubber mounting that lets a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
- Bushes
- Rubber mountings that let a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
- Lower Arm
- A suspension link that locates the wheel at the bottom of the hub
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3 TDV6?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter 12 documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3 TDV6 — five concern the engine and fuel system and two the electrical and ignition. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3 TDV6 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 Range Rover Sport 3 TDV6 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.