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  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 385
    England 

    AA man said he’s picking up a lot of LRs needing new engines so looks like an epidemic.
    Apparently whilst people like you and me keep buying them they not worrying about the cure.
    Hoping that I will now have a decent time of enjoyment but will definitely go for warranty when due.
    Can’t imagine keeping without a warranty.
    £17k ...........
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    24th Oct 2020 4:27 pm
  • marvin
    Member Since: 28 Sep 2018
    Location: UK
    Posts: 28
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si4 HSE Corris Grey

    I never would keep without warranty. It expired without me realising (I bought 3 months old from dealer). They never mentioned it and even thought it was still covered, along with breakdown which I ended up needing when it locked solid at a junction

    Needless to say I won’t be paying it myself, they had already offered 80% for timing chain/solenoid which was replaced prior to the engine failing (on the way back from collecting).

    Let me know how you get on please - good luck 🤞
    24th Oct 2020 5:04 pm
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    I stupidly turned down the extended warranty because I thought £1k pa was extortionate. Now I know why it was so high... should have figured the logic... it's high because it would be needed...
    24th Oct 2020 5:24 pm
  • marvin
    Member Since: 28 Sep 2018
    Location: UK
    Posts: 28
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si4 HSE Corris Grey

    Just out of interest how were you notified?
    24th Oct 2020 5:26 pm
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    Can't remember off hand... might have been the dealer, might have been JLR writing. I will have look at correspondence file but may not have kept. Nothing on email just done a search
    24th Oct 2020 5:30 pm
  • ChrisPBlackburn
    Member Since: 11 Nov 2018
    Location: Halifax
    Posts: 12
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (180) HSE Lux Montalcino Red

    Exactly one month on and still no sign of a new engine, the saga continues.

    Who knows how long this may take.

    ChrisPBlackburn wrote:
    I also got the call today to say my engine would be replaced.

    3 Years old 41k miles, only just in warranty.

    1st Nov 2020 10:12 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 385
    England 

    Trouble is now we’re in lockdown they will have plenty of excuses to delay it.
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    1st Nov 2020 10:33 pm
  • marvin
    Member Since: 28 Sep 2018
    Location: UK
    Posts: 28
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si4 HSE Corris Grey

    rb1965 wrote:
    I stupidly turned down the extended warranty because I thought £1k pa was extortionate. Now I know why it was so high... should have figured the logic... it's high because it would be needed...


    JLR have just authorised my engine replacement at over £17k (100%). No idea how long it will take but at the end of its finance so will just hand the car back. Will be my first and last Land Rover car.
    2nd Nov 2020 8:39 am
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    Just been into the garage this morning today - after the additional testing the replacement engine under goodwill has been approved and the parts ordered. Not a stock item so god knows when it will be in. Meantime have been advised not to use the car.

    To add insult to injury I was responsible for a small tear to the lining of the rear passenger door on the Jag XF loan car. Just been charged £1000 - the full excess amount - because the entire door card needs replacing. A £1300 item.

    Talk about falling out of love with a brand... Sad

    Have ordered X5 PHEV as a replacement. Wont be arriving til March so at least plenty of time to sort out the engine before handing it in....

    And no longer need the disco as all activities I would have used it for have been canned now with Lockdown - tell me, is this a silver lining? Doesn't feel like one Neutral
    2nd Nov 2020 1:25 pm
  • marvin
    Member Since: 28 Sep 2018
    Location: UK
    Posts: 28
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si4 HSE Corris Grey

    Ouch! I know how you feel about the brand although I think the dealers also have a big part to play in this.

    I’ll hopefully get my new car later this month (Tesla M3).
    2nd Nov 2020 2:30 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 385
    England 

    rb1965 wrote:
    Just been into the garage this morning today - after the additional testing the replacement engine under goodwill has been approved and the parts ordered. Not a stock item so god knows when it will be in. Meantime have been advised not to use the car.

    To add insult to injury I was responsible for a small tear to the lining of the rear passenger door on the Jag XF loan car. Just been charged £1000 - the full excess amount - because the entire door card needs replacing. A £1300 item.

    Talk about falling out of love with a brand... Sad

    Have ordered X5 PHEV as a replacement. Wont be arriving til March so at least plenty of time to sort out the engine before handing it in....

    And no longer need the disco as all activities I would have used it for have been canned now with Lockdown - tell me, is this a silver lining? Doesn't feel like one Neutral


    I paid Enterprise £55 to loose any excess on the loaner, well worth the piece of mind!
    On the second round Enterprises came up with a Mazda something I just left It in my office car park and used the wife’s shopping trolley to avoid any bother Laughing
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    2nd Nov 2020 7:51 pm
  • karansav
    Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
    Location: Malawi
    Posts: 6
     
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) SE Corris Grey

    Reconditioned engines

    Hi all. For some reason i bought the 2017 sd4i after having an absolute nightmare with the Disco 3 10 years ago. My engine has packed up as well so looking at options. I notice there are a few second hand and recon engines available. has anyone looked at this route and if so have any suggestions where to get them from?
    5th Nov 2020 4:47 pm
  • rb1965
    Member Since: 19 Oct 2020
    Location: cambridge
    Posts: 10
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) HSE Scotia Grey

    given the experiences outlined here I'm not sure a 2nd hand engine is a great idea... dunno how the franchised dealer system works in Malawi, could your supplying garage not help or was it bought privately?
    5th Nov 2020 5:25 pm
  • Whippetman
    Member Since: 16 Feb 2019
    Location: North Somerset
    Posts: 385
    England 

    Re: Reconditioned engines

    karansav wrote:
    Hi all. For some reason i bought the 2017 sd4i after having an absolute nightmare with the Disco 3 10 years ago. My engine has packed up as well so looking at options. I notice there are a few second hand and recon engines available. has anyone looked at this route and if so have any suggestions where to get them from?


    I wonder what LR does with the failed engines.
    I was assured the replacement engine is not reconditioned but brand new.
    HSE LUX, Aintree Green GONE
    5th Nov 2020 5:45 pm
  • karansav
    Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
    Location: Malawi
    Posts: 6
     
    2017 Discovery Sd4 (240) SE Corris Grey

    I am not sure what they do but i have got a quote for a replacement remanufactured engine from a UK LR dealer for just under £7000. That would indicate that LR are also remanufacturing the engines.
    5th Nov 2020 8:40 pm
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