It appeared to be of higher quality (in casting density and spring strength) than the Napa brand part, and indeed appeared to be exactly the same as the Land Rover part. The final kicker was that while the "genuine" Land Rover part is well over $150, the Napa part cost was $51.99, and the AC Delco only $38.51!" 10,146. Location. Altrincham, Cheshire. Jan 28, 2012. #3. squirt a decent amount of lubrication on the steering column UJs in the engine compartment first though. ideally jack the front wheels off, get a mate in the car and really work the lube into the UJs lock to lock. you should see lots of rusty mess coming out of them. On average, Discovery 4 maintenance costs around £400 per annum. These vehicles should ideally have their oil changed every 7500 miles and have a thorough inspection every 30,000 to discover wear and tear that could cause more major problems. 5W-30 synthetic engine oil is suitable for a Land Rover Discovery 4. Most Common Land Rover Discovery 4 Problems. Common problems of the Land Rover Discovery 4 include tailgate actuator problems, water pump leaks, and alternator failure. Other more serious issues include timing chain problems and air suspension problems. Air suspension; Air suspension can aid or fully replace spring suspension that most cars have. Welcoming the Land Rover Discovery to the fleet - 10 August 2022 Over five distinct models since 1989 (but only three different generations), the Discovery has played a surprising number of 2012 LR4 electrical issues; TPMS error, dash goes blank. So this has happened a few times, but this morning was the worst. This is my wife's car, 2012 LR4 5.0 we have owned it for about 3 years. It started about a year ago but has occurred now maybe four times. We installed a newer Interstate battery from LR about a year ago, I've checked the Kent. Jul 12, 2017. #5. Laura-Jane said: Hi there, I joined the forum as I was hoping for some advice on buying a used Discovery 4 - maybe even finding one on here! My partner currently owns a Defender (with tipper) that he uses for commercial purposes, which it's great for. Sturdy and strong - nothing else compares! The Discovery 4 was produced on the heels of the more reliable Discovery 3 and saw a return of the reliability issues that plagued the Discovery Series II. Some owners reported problems with the engine, transmission, and electrical systems, as well as issues with the suspension and steering. .

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