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.
44 faults for the Land Rover One Ten
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 - EngineHigh severity
300Tdi timing belt walking off or failing early
Belt noise or rubbing behind the timing cover, belt fraying at the edge, sudden failure leaving the engine dead.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender · 300Tdi3 fixes - Chassis & bodyHigh severity
Bulkhead footwell and door pillar rot
Holes in footwells, bubbling around door pillars, water leaks into the cabin.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - Gearbox & transferHigh severity
Clutch pedal goes to the floor
Pedal sinks or stays down, clutch drags so gears are hard to select, fluid loss from the reservoir.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 fixes - Gearbox & transferHigh severity
Clutch release fork pivot failure on LT77 and R380
Sudden loss of clutch with no hydraulic fault, the clutch pedal still has pressure but nothing happens.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender · 200Tdi, 300Tdi, Td52 fixes - BrakesHigh severity
Corroded brake pipes (MOT failure)
MOT advisory or failure for corroded brake pipes.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - BrakesHigh severity
Hard brake pedal (servo)
Pedal hard with poor stopping power, hissing when braking.
Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - BrakesHigh severity
Ineffective handbrake contaminated with oil
Handbrake will not hold the vehicle on a slope, oil visible on the transmission drum, MOT failure.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - Chassis & bodyHigh severity
Rear crossmember and outrigger rot
Holes or flaking in the rear crossmember and outriggers, MOT failure.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 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 - Axles & drivelineHigh severity
Snapped rear half-shaft
Loud bang followed by no drive to the rear (in high range with diff lock off), or the vehicle moves only with front drive engaged.
Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 1273 fixes - SteeringHigh severity
Steering box mounting cracks or excessive steering play
Vague steering with free play at the wheel, a clunk when turning, or visible movement of the steering box on the chassis when the wheel is rocked.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 fixes - SteeringHigh severity
Violent steering wobble at speed (death wobble)
Sudden, violent shaking of the steering wheel and front end, usually triggered by a bump at 40 to 55 mph. Only stops when you slow right down.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender4 fixes - EngineMedium severity
2.5 Diesel Turbo (19J) smoking and low power
Blue or black smoke, low compression, oil consumption, knocking under load.
90 / 110 / 127 · 2.5 Diesel Turbo3 fixes - Fuel systemMedium severity
Air in the fuel or failing lift pump
Engine dies after running a while, hard starting after standing, bubbles in the clear fuel line.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender · 2.25 Diesel, 2.5 Diesel, 2.5 Diesel Turbo, 200Tdi, 300Tdi2 fixes - ElectricalMedium severity
Alternator not charging
Battery warning light on, flat battery, dim lights.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 fixes - ElectricalMedium severity
Battery goes flat overnight
Flat battery after standing for a day or two.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 fixes - Axles & drivelineMedium severity
Clunk on take-up from worn drive flange splines
A clunk when pulling away or changing between drive and overrun. Excessive rotational play at the wheel hub drive flange.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - Axles & drivelineMedium severity
Differential whine or clunk
Whining from the axle that changes between drive and overrun, clunk when turning, or metallic noise.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 fixes - ElectricalMedium severity
Misfire or no start on points ignition
Engine misfires, struggles to start or cuts out, especially in damp weather.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · 2.25 Petrol, 2.6 Petrol, 3.5 V83 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.