20 documented faults
Engine & fuel system
5 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front seats during stop/start driving.
Range Rover Sport: VIN A163998-9A207607.
Rubber damper incorporated in front seat runner inadequate.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified seat runner.
| 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.
Range Rover Sport: VIN 5A900013→.
Excessive wear between rear differential pinion and pinion seal.
Workshop instructions & parts4 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit new rear differential pinion oil seal. Position pinion seal further into differential housing to avoid worn pinion shaft surface.
| 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.
Coolant loss.
All models with 508PN/508PS engine codes: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178→. Range Rover: VIN AA304426→. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145→.
What you'd notice
Low engine coolant level warning displayed.
The repair
Engine coolant pump failure.
Workshop instructions & parts3 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified engine coolant pump.
- Fit new auxiliary drive belt if necessary.
| 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 7.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
All models with petrol engines, VIN 5A900505-6A955013.
Engine control module (ECM) 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 ECM with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 17.
Booming noise when accelerating at 2600-2800rpm.
All models with 508PN or 508PS engine code: Discovery 4: VIN AA510178→. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA212145→.
Vibration damper not fitted to transfer box.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit vibration damper to transfer box Fig.125647 .
- Tighten fixing bolt to the correct torque of 75 Nm.
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Vibration damper | IAI500100 | 1 |
| Fixing bolt | IYP500080 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 19.
Electrical & ignition
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Battery discharged.
Range Rover Sport: VIN 8A119898→.
Instrument panel does not switch to sleep mode due to software fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Re-program instrument panel with upgraded software.
- Charge battery if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
TPMS warning lamp illuminated.
All models: Discovery 4: VIN LA510178→. Range Rover: VIN LM302697→. Range Rover Sport: VIN LS212145→.
What you'd notice
TPMS warning message displayed in multifunction display. Trouble codes related to TPMS stored in fault memory.
The repair
Signal interference from alternator.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified TPMS sensors.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| TPMS sensor | LR031713, or LR031712 | 5 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
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 14.
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 20.
Brakes
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeal from rear brakes when braking lightly.
Range Rover Sport: VIN 900290-207274.
Vibration between brake pads and discs.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Remove rear brake pads.
- Clean and lubricate rear brake caliper carrier.
- Fit modified rear brake pads.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake pads | LR016808 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Squeal from rear brakes when braking.
All models with 448DT/508PS engine codes: Range Rover: VIN 306630-328105. Range Rover Sport: VIN 215623→.
Poor manufacture of rear brake pads.
Workshop instructions & parts3 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified rear brake pads.
- Fit modified caliper sliding pins.
- Apply grease to caliper sliding pins before refitting caliper.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake pads | LR025739 | 1 |
| Caliper sliding pin kit | LR020221 | 1 |
| Grease | SYL500010 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
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 11.
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 12.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
When vehicle parked on level surface ride height appears uneven.
All models with air suspension or active cornering enhancement (ACE).
Suspension level adjustment not carried out when vehicle parked due to suspension 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 suspension control module with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 18.
Steering
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Non start.
All models, 2010 MY: Discovery 4: VIN AA528400-AA539400. Range Rover Sport: VIN AA235080-AA248600.
What you'd notice
Message centre displays 'steering column locked'. Trouble codes stored: B1026-12, B100D-87.
The repair
Instrument panel faulty.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified instrument panel.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
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 13.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Message centre displays 'Transmission Fault Stop Safely'.
Range Rover Sport: VIN LS5A900106-LS9A215620.
What you'd notice
Possible trouble codes stored: P080A, P0806, P186D (rear differential lock actuator stuck).
The repair
Rear differential lock actuator stuck. Rear differential lock control module software fault.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit new rear differential lock actuator.
- Re-program rear differential lock control module with upgraded software.
| 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.
All models with automatic transmission, VIN 5A900505-6A956724.
What you'd notice
Trouble code stored in transmission control module (TCM) fault memory: P0850
The repair
Gear selector cable pivot bolt bush (located on transmission) worn due to clamp nut being overtightened.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new gear selector cable pivot bolt bush. Tighten gear selector cable clamp nut to the correct torque of 10 - 12 Nm .
| 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.
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 8.
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 15.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 Supercharged (2009–2013)
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
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine computer, 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 gearbox computer
- 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 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
- 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)
- 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
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 Supercharged?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter 20 documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 Supercharged — five concern the engine and fuel system and four the electrical and ignition. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover Sport 5 Supercharged 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 5 Supercharged 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.