Workshop
Faults & fixes
Describe what your Land Rover is doing, pick your model, and see the likely causes with suggested fixes, how hard each one is and roughly what it costs.
3 faults for the Defender SVX
Clear search- CoolingHigh severity
200Tdi or 300Tdi overheating
Temperature gauge climbs when towing or climbing hills, coolant loss, steam from the engine bay.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender · 200Tdi, 300Tdi4 fixes - CoolingHigh severity
Rover V8 overheating and head gasket failure
Overheating, coolant loss, misfire, mayonnaise under the oil cap.
Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender · 3.5 V8, 3.9 V8, 4.0 V83 fixes - CoolingHigh severity
Td5 coolant loss with no visible leak
Coolant level drops steadily, white smoke from the exhaust, pressurised coolant system, overheating on long runs.
Defender · Td53 fixes
This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.