7 documented faults
Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine misfire when engine coolant temperature below 75°C.
All models with 3.0/5.0 petrol engines.
What you'd notice
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated when engine coolant temperature below 75°C. Trouble codes stored: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, P0316.
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 4.
Electrical & ignition
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
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 1.
Battery discharged after standing overnight.
All models, 2014-16.
What you'd notice
Clicking noise from load area when ignition switched ON. Low battery voltage warning displayed in instrument panel.
The repair
CAN data bus gateway control module does not switch to sleep mode due to software fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Charge battery if necessary.
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program CAN data bus gateway 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 7.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Squeal from rear brakes when braking lightly at low speed.
All models with high-performance brakes, →2014.
Vibration between brake pads and discs.
Workshop instructions & parts2 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified rear brake pads.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake pads | LR065492 | 1 |
| Brake pad wear sensor | LR033295 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Squeal from front brakes when braking lightly at low speed.
All models with high-performance brakes, →2014.
Vibration between brake pads and discs.
Workshop instructions & parts3 parts
Workshop procedure
- Fit modified front brake pads.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads | LR039526 | 1 |
| Brake pad wear sensor | LR033275 | 1 |
| Caliper bolt | LR033274 | 4 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Clutch & gearbox
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Warning message 'Transmission Fault' displayed in instrument panel.
All models with 8HP70 transmission code, 2014-16.
What you'd notice
Transmission control module (TCM) in limp home mode. Trouble code stored: P0780.
The repair
Transmission control module (TCM) 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 transmission control module (TCM) with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Wipers & visibility
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Windscreen wipers intermittent operation or not working.
All models, 2012→.
What you'd notice
Indicators intermittent operation or not working.
The repair
Poor electrical connection between switch assembly and harness multi-plug.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Remove windscreen wiper switch.
- Clean windscreen wiper switch harness multi-plug terminals Fig.1217605.1 .
- Lightly coat terminals with grease Fig.1217605.1 . Use specified grease.
- Refit windscreen wiper switch.
- Repeat procedure for indicator switch.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical contact grease (Nyogel) | LR054614 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Range Rover 5 V8 (2012–2016)
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.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the car's engine computer
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine computer, read with a diagnostic tool
- TCM
- Transmission control module — the gearbox computer
- CAN Data Bus
- The car's internal network that lets control modules talk to each other
- Control Module
- A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- How hot the engine is, read by a sensor the computer uses for fuelling and cooling fans
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Limp Home
- A safety mode that cuts power so you can crawl to a workshop
- Multi-Plug
- A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Bonnet Switch
- The switch that tells the alarm whether the bonnet is open
- 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 5 V8?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter seven documented faults on the Land Rover Range Rover 5 V8 — two concern the electrical and ignition and two the brakes. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Range Rover 5 V8 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 5 V8 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.