15 documented faults
Engine & fuel system
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Lack of power.
All models, VIN 342543→.
What you'd notice
White smoke coming from exhaust.
The repair
Turbocharger (TC) hose between intercooler and engine collapsed internally.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Replace turbocharger (TC) intercooler hose.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Hose | ESR 3289 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Difficult to add fuel to tank due to spit back or delivery cut-off.
All models, 4.0/4.6, →VIN XA 412519.
All models, 2.5D Turbo, →VIN XA 416175.
Variations in forecourt pump delivery rates.
Workshop instructions & parts3 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified fuel filler neck.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel filler neck - unleaded | WMJ100180 | 1 |
| Fuel filler neck - leaded | WMJ100190 | 1 |
| Fuel filler neck - diesel | WMJ100140 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Poor cold starting.
All models.
One or more glow plugs faulty.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Check glow plugs, replace as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Coolant loss.
All models.
What you'd notice
Engine overheating.
The repair
Radiator partly blocked. Cylinder head gasket leaking.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Pressure test cooling system.
- Check for leaks.
- Replace cylinder head gasket as necessary.
- Check radiator, replace as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.
Electrical & ignition
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Water/dirt ingress into crash sensor harness multi-plugs.
When the SRS sensor wiring connector disconnected water/dirt seal may become dislodged or lost.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Ensure seal is fitted in the wiring harness multi-plug.
- Ensure points Fig.101980.1 are aligned.
- View View more information
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Alarm/immobilizer will not disarm when using remote control.
All models.
Loss of communication between key remote control and control module.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Re-synchronize key remote controls.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Battery discharged.
All models.
Multifunction control module does not switch to sleep mode after alarm set.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Check multifunction control module and replace as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Active height control suspension does not operate or rises slowly.
All models.
Faulty suspension adjustment main valve block. Faulty suspension compressor pump.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Inspect suspension adjustment main valve block. Repair/replace component as necessary.
- Replace suspension compressor pump if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Clutch & gearbox
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Message centre displays 'Gearbox Overheat'.
All models with AT, VIN 321292-323491.
Oil cooler sprayed with wax during production. Incorrect LH front fog lamp blanking cover fitted.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Ensure no wax covering oil cooler.
- De-wax if necessary.
- Ensure LH front fog lamp blanking cover is a mesh type.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Oil cooler | ESR 3489 | 1 |
| LH front fog lamp blanking cover | ANR 4151 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Poor performance or failure of AC system.
All models.
Outside air temperature sensor faulty. AC refrigerant pressure switch faulty. AC compressor clutch sticking intermittently.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Check outside air temperature sensor and replace as necessary.
- Check AC refrigerant pressure switch and replace as necessary.
- Check AC compressor clutch and replace as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Air conditioning & heating
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
In-car temperature too hot in cold conditions and too cold in hot conditions.
All models with automatic climate control, 1996MY →VIN 1A 450120.
In-car temperature sensor blower is sluggish or seized.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new in-car temperature sensor (blower incorporated).
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| In-car temperature sensor | JTF000030 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Unable to select temperature settings.
All models.
What you'd notice
Unable to select air direction settings.
The repair
AC control module fault. AC/heater air mix flap motor(s) faulty.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Check AC control module and replace as necessary.
- Check AC/heater air mix flap motor(s) and replace as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Wind noise from windscreen area whilst driving at high speed.
All models.
Distortion of windscreen trim.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Replace trim at top of windscreen.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Other
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Alloy wheels difficult to remove.
All models with alloy wheels, →03/01.
Corrosion between hub spigot and wheel centre.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Clean corrosion from wheel contact surfaces.
- Apply anti-seize grease to wheel contact surfaces.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-seize grease | RYL105020L | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Water ingress into front footwells.
All models.
AC evaporator drain tubes blocked.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Check AC evaporator drain tubes for blockage, clean as necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Range Rover 2.5 Turbo (1994–2002)
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.
- VIN
- Vehicle identification number — 17 characters, found at the base of the windscreen and on the V5C logbook
- AC
- Air conditioning — the system that cools the cabin
- LH
- Left-hand — the left side of the vehicle as you sit in it
- SRS
- Supplementary restraint system — the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners
- TC
- Turbocharger — the exhaust-driven compressor that boosts engine power
- AC/Heater
- The heating and air-conditioning system
- Anti-Seize
- Grease that stops mating parts (like a wheel on a hub) from corroding together
- Compressor Pump
- The pump that pressurises the air-suspension system
- Control Module
- A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Glow Plugs
- Heaters that help a diesel engine start from cold
- Hub Spigot
- The raised centre of the hub that locates the wheel
- In-Car Temperature
- The cabin-temperature sensor used by the climate control
- Intercooler
- A radiator that cools the air coming out of the turbocharger before it enters the engine
- Multi-Plug
- A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
- Multifunction Control Module
- The body computer that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Refrigerant
- The gas/liquid that carries heat in the air-conditioning system
- Valve Block
- The set of solenoid valves that directs air or fluid in the air-suspension or gearbox
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Evaporator
- The air-conditioning heat exchanger in the dashboard that cools the cabin air
- Head Gasket
- The seal between the cylinder head and the engine block
- Intercooler Hose
- The pipe that carries pressurised air between the turbocharger, intercooler and engine
- 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 2.5 Turbo?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter 15 documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover 2.5 Turbo — four concern the engine and fuel system and three the electrical and ignition. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover 2.5 Turbo 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 2.5 Turbo 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.