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
Clear search- BrakesHigh severity
Brakes pulling to one side
Vehicle pulls left or right under braking.
Series I · Series II / IIA · Series III2 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 - BrakesMedium severity
ABS warning light on
ABS light stays on, traction control disabled.
Defender · Td5, 2.4 Puma, 2.2 Puma2 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.