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.
65 faults
- HeatingLow severity
Heater fan only works on some speeds
Fan works only on the highest setting, or not at all.
90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - ElectricalLow severity
Intermittent lights and electrical faults
Lights flicker, indicators flash erratically, gauges jump.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · Defender2 fixes - Gearbox & transferLow severity
Overdrive noise or jumping out
Whining or grinding with overdrive engaged, or overdrive dropping out on the overrun.
Series II / IIA · Series III2 fixes - HeatingLow severity
Puma heater blows cold
Heater stays cold or lukewarm while the engine is up to temperature.
Defender · 2.4 Puma, 2.2 Puma2 fixes - Chassis & bodyLow severity
Water leaks into the cabin
Wet carpets, water dripping from vents or door tops.
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.