Engine & fuel system
6 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front seats during stop/start driving
Cause
Rubber damper incorporated in front seat runner inadequate.
Repair
- Fit modified seat runner.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front seat runner - without seat position memory | LR012040 | 1 |
| Front seat runner - with seat position memory | LR012041 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking
Cause
Excessive wear between rear differential pinion and pinion seal.
Repair
- Fit new rear differential pinion oil seal. Position pinion seal further into differential housing to avoid worn pinion shaft surface.
Parts4 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear differential pinion oil seal | TZB500100 | 1 |
| Rear propeller shaft bolts | TYG500130 | 4 |
| Differential oil (without differential lock) | TYK500010 | 1 |
| Differential oil (with differential lock) | TYK500070 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Booming noise when accelerating at 2600-2800rpm
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 508PN or 508PS engine code: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178→. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145→.
- Remedy
- Adjust & tighten
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Vibration damper not fitted to transfer box.
Repair
- Fit vibration damper to transfer box.
- Tighten fixing bolt to the correct torque of 75 Nm.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration damper | IAI500100 | 1 |
| Fixing bolt | IYP500080 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Coolant loss
Overview
- Affects
- All models with 508PN/508PS engine codes: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178→. Range Rover: VIN AA304426→. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145→.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 3 parts
Symptoms
Low engine coolant level warning displayed.
Cause
Engine coolant pump failure.
Repair
- Fit modified engine coolant pump.
- Fit new auxiliary drive belt if necessary.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant pump | LR029412 | 1 |
| Coolant hose | LR011997 | 1 |
| Auxiliary drive belt (engine code 508PN) | LR012663 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models with petrol engines, VIN 5A900505-6A955013.
- Fault codes
P0137P0157- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software mapping 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 ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 17.
Humming noise from engine bay when engine idling
Cause
Failure of auxiliary drive belt guide pulley due to corrosion and dirt ingress.
Repair
- Fit new auxiliary drive belt guide pulley.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 20.
Electrical & ignition
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Battery discharged
Overview
- Affects
- Range Rover Sport: VIN 8A119898→.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Instrument panel does not switch to sleep mode due to software fault.
Repair
- Re-program instrument panel with upgraded software.
- Charge battery if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
TPMS warning lamp illuminated
Symptoms
TPMS warning message displayed in multifunction display. Trouble codes related to TPMS stored in fault memory.
Cause
Signal interference from alternator.
Repair
- Fit modified TPMS sensors.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| TPMS sensor | LR031713, or LR031712 | 5 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Instrument panel warning lamps illuminated
Unsatisfactory design of A-post outer trim panel locating pin seal allowing water ingress. Fix: use a repair kit.
Overview
- Affects
- All models, VIN 5A900500→.
- Remedy
- Repair kit
Symptoms
Water ingress into front footwells.
Repair steps
- 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.
- Seal bodywork alignment hole with repair kit.
- Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Repair kit | DHB500430 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Intermittent self-activation of alarm system siren
Symptoms
Audible warning sounds when locking vehicle. Bonnet open warning message displayed in instrument panel.
Cause
Bonnet switch faulty.
Repair
- Fit new bonnet switch. Bonnet switch integral to bonnet latch.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet switch | LR054331 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 19.
Brakes
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeal from rear brakes when braking lightly
Vibration between brake pads and discs. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- Range Rover Sport: VIN 900290-207274.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Remove rear brake pads.
- Clean and lubricate rear brake caliper carrier.
- Fit modified rear brake pads.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake pads | LR016808 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Excessive heat build up in rear brakes
Overview
- Affects
- All models with electric parking brake (EPB): Discovery 3: VIN 5A000259→. Discovery 4: VIN AA513326→. Range Rover Sport: VIN 5A900106→.
- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
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.
Cause
Parking brake shoes binding.
Parking brake shoes seizing due to build up of debris.
EPB control module software fault.
Repair steps
- 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 11.
Front brake judder
Front brake disc distortion. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models: Discovery 4: VIN AA513326-AA555717. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA215623-AA276763.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- 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 12.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
When vehicle parked on level surface ride height appears uneven
Overview
- Affects
- All models with air suspension or active cornering enhancement (ACE).
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Suspension level adjustment not carried out when vehicle parked due to suspension 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 suspension control module with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 18.
Steering
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Non start
Symptoms
Message centre displays 'steering column locked'. Trouble codes stored: B1026-12, B100D-87.
Cause
Instrument panel faulty.
Repair
- Fit modified instrument panel.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Steering wheel vibration when driving
Overview
- Affects
- All models, VIN 5A900302→.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair
- 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 13.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Message centre displays 'Transmission Fault Stop Safely'
Overview
- Affects
- Range Rover Sport: VIN LS5A900106-LS9A215620.
- Fault codes
P0806- Remedy
- Fit new part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Symptoms
Possible trouble codes stored: P080A, P0806, P186D (rear differential lock actuator stuck).
Cause
Rear differential lock actuator stuck.
Rear differential lock control module software fault.
Repair
- Fit new rear differential lock actuator.
- Re-program rear differential lock control module with upgraded software.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear differential lock actuator | LR011036 | Discovery 3/Range Rover Sport |
| Rear differential lock actuator | TVK500350 | Range Rover |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Selector lever stiff when selecting forward gear
Symptoms
Trouble code stored in transmission control module (TCM) fault memory: P0850
Cause
Gear selector cable pivot bolt bush (located on transmission) worn due to clamp nut being overtightened.
Repair
- Fit new gear selector cable pivot bolt bush. Tighten gear selector cable clamp nut to the correct torque of 10 - 12 Nm.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Gear selector cable pivot bolt bush | UCD50030 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 16.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Clock cannot be set to correct time
Overview
- Affects
- All models with analogue clock: Discovery 4: VIN 510178-525032. Range Rover Sport: VIN 212145-230615.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Multifunction 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 multifunction control module with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Reverse dipping door mirror not working correctly
Overview
- Affects
- All models with reverse dipping door mirror: Discovery 3: VIN 5A300394-7A427985. Range Rover Sport: VIN 5A900505-7A999465.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Driver's seat adjustment control module faulty.
Repair
- 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.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Seat adjustment control module | YWC500800 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- ACE
- Active Cornering Enhancement — a hydraulic anti-roll system that stiffens the suspension in corners
- EPB
- Electric parking brake — an electronic handbrake, operated by a switch rather than a lever
- TCM
- Transmission control module — the electronic unit that manages the gearbox
- TPMS
- Tyre pressure monitoring system — warns if a tyre is under-inflated
- Actuator
- A motor or solenoid that moves a mechanical part on command
- Air Suspension
- A system that uses air springs instead of steel coils, so ride height can be raised or lowered
- Caliper
- The part that squeezes the brake pads onto the disc
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle'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
- Message Centre
- The information display in the instrument panel that shows warning messages
- Multifunction Control Module
- The control module that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Pinion Oil Seal
- The seal on a differential pinion shaft — a common source of oil leaks
- Rear Differential Lock
- A locker that forces both rear wheels to turn together for extra traction
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Selector Cable
- The cable that connects the gear lever to the gearbox
- Steering Column Locked
- The electronic steering lock has engaged — the column will not turn until the key is recognised
- Transfer Box
- The gearbox that splits drive between the front and rear axles, and selects high/low range
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Alternator
- The unit that charges the battery while the engine is running
- Auxiliary Drive Belt
- The belt that drives the alternator, water pump, steering pump or air-conditioning compressor
- 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
- Sleep Mode
- The low-power state control modules enter when the car is parked; if one stays awake the battery can go flat
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0?
This guide contains 20 workshop bulletins for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0. Of these, six concern the engine and fuel system and four the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5.0 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 Range Rover Sport 5.0 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.