5 documented faults
Engine & fuel system
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine will not crank when ambient air temperature is below -10°C.
All models with 2.0 Diesel engine.
Starter motor solenoid frozen due to unsatisfactory design of starter motor.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified starter motor Fig.1269704.1 .
- Tighten starter motor retaining bolts to 48 Nm. Note: Modified starter motor does not require breather pipe Fig.1269704.2 .
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Starter motor | LR126163 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
All models with 2.0 Diesel engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system.
What you'd notice
Warning message 'Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Malfunction' displayed in instrument panel. Warning message 'No Engine Restarts in XXX miles' displayed in instrument panel.
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. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Body & trim
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Door handles sticking in open position in very cold conditions.
All models.
What you'd notice
Keyless entry system not working in very cold conditions.
The repair
Door handle mechanism frozen due to water ingress.
Workshop instructions & parts6 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified door handles.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Door handle (LH front door) | LR144887 | 1 |
| Door handle (RH front door) | LR144883 | 1 |
| Door handle (LH rear door) | LR144894 | 1 |
| Door handle (RH rear door) | LR144894 | 1 |
| Door trim panel fixing clip (→VIN JA707427) | LR090382 | 42 |
| Door trim panel fixing clip (VIN JA707428→) | LR109136 | 42 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Creaking noise when driving. Noise sounds as though it is coming from behind fascia.
All models.
Windscreen wiper mechanism mounting bracket in contact with bulkhead.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Slacken stabilizer bar retaining bolts Fig.1267096.1 .
- Using a suitable tool Fig.1267096.2 , increase clearance between windscreen wiper mechanism mounting bracket and bulkhead.
- Tighten stabilizer bar retaining bolts Fig.1267096.1 to correct torque setting. Tightening torque: 55 Nm.
- View View more information
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Other
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Purple line flickers across lower area of lower touchscreen display.
All models with upper and lower touchscreen display.
Multifunction display 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 display 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.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2 D180 (2017–2020)
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
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- DEF
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) — injected into the exhaust to cut nitrogen-oxide emissions
- SCR
- Selective catalytic reduction — uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue) to cut NOx emissions
- Control Module
- A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Keyless Entry
- Unlocking the car with a remote or by carrying the key, without turning a barrel
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Solenoid
- An electrically operated valve or actuator
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2 D180?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter five documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2 D180 — two concern the engine and fuel system and one the body and trim. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2 D180 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 Velar 2 D180 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.