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Common Problems with the
2009–2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)

We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2009–2014 Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

4
Known Issues
1
Serious
3
Moderate
0
Minor

The 2009–2014 period has 2 more issues than the Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft Failure

SeriousEngine

Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.

Most affected: 3.0 TDV6, 3.0 SDV6

Estimated cost: £5,000–£10,000Affects: 2009–2016Often appears around: 70k-140k miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Sudden engine cut-out
  • •Deep knocking noise
  • •Low oil pressure warning

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Service record consistency
  • ✓Presence of metallic glitter in oil

Inlet Manifold Cracking

ModerateEngine

The plastic inlet manifolds on 3.0 diesels crack under heat cycles, causing boost leaks, restricted performance mode, and DPF regeneration failures.

Most affected: 3.0 TDV6, 3.0 SDV6

Estimated cost: £200–£1,000Affects: 2009–2014Often appears around: 60,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Restricted performance
  • •Loss of power
  • •Black smoke
  • •DPF warning

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect inlet manifold for cracks
  • ✓Check for boost leaks under load

Front Lower Suspension Arm Wear

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

The front lower control arm bushes wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocking noises at low speed and uneven tyre wear.

Most affected: All models

Estimated cost: £300–£700Affects: 2009–2016Often appears around: 50,000–80,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Clonking noise over bumps
  • •Knocking under braking
  • •Uneven front tyre wear

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Front lower arm bushes
  • ✓Drive forward and reverse while braking to test

EGR Valve and Intercooler Hose Failures

ModerateEngine

EGR valves crack and intercooler hoses split, causing boost pressure loss, power reduction, and black smoke under load.

Most affected: 3.0 TDV6, 3.0 SDV6, 3.6 TDV8

Estimated cost: £300–£1,200Affects: 2009–2016Often appears around: 60,000–100,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Loss of power
  • •Black smoke from exhaust
  • •Restricted performance mode

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect intercooler hoses for splits
  • ✓EGR valve operation
  • ✓Check for soot around EGR

Buying Tips for the 2009 Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)

  • ✓Demand a perfect service history with frequent oil changes (every 6 months preferred)
  • ✓Listen for any bottom-end knock from the 3.0 diesel engine
  • ✓Check front suspension lower arms; they wear frequently on UK roads
  • ✓Verify the 8-speed automatic (2012+) shifts cleanly
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