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.
5 faults for the Series II
Clear search- 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 - 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 - Axles & drivelineMedium severity
Oil leaking from the front swivel housings
Oily film or drips on the chrome swivel balls and inside of the front wheels, low oil level in the swivel housing, possible oil on brake shoes or discs.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender4 fixes - Axles & drivelineMedium severity
Wheel bearing play or rumble
Rumbling or droning that changes with speed, wobble in the wheel when rocked top to bottom, uneven brake pad wear.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender3 fixes - Axles & drivelineLow severity
Axle pinion oil seal leak
Oil on the propshaft flange and axle casing near the nose of the differential. Dropping axle oil level.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 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.