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.
4 faults
Clear search- Fuel systemHigh severity
Td5 cutting out or not starting (fuel delivery)
Cranks but will not start, cuts out on the move, lack of power, no buzz from the fuel pump with the ignition on.
Defender · Td53 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 - Fuel systemLow severity
2.25 petrol hard to start when hot
Starts fine cold but struggles to restart after a run, especially in warm weather.
Series II / IIA · Series III · 2.25 Petrol3 fixes - Fuel systemLow severity
Flat spot or poor running on carburettor V8
Hesitation when accelerating, rough idle or poor fuel economy.
Series III · 90 / 110 / 127 · 3.5 V82 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.