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The Land Rover Defender has always stood out as an icon of rugged capability and timeless design, the new one not so much but now, with a new range of practical and stylish accessories, the Defender is more customizable than ever, ready to suit every lifestyle, from urban explorers and even catering to off-road adventurers. Land Rover offers a comprehensive lineup of accessory packs tailored to different needs. Whether you’re preparing for tough off-road conditions or enhanci

The Freelander name is making a surprising comeback, This time around, it's electric. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is joining forces with Chinese car giant Chery to develop a brand new range of Freelander electric vehicles (EVs). This marks the return of the Freelander nameplate after a decade-long absence, and it's specifically designed to conquer the booming Chinese electric car market. The new Freelander's will ditch petrol for electric power, catering to the growing demand for

One of the primary reasons for failures in the Land Rover 3.0 TDV6 engine is attributed to crankshaft issues. The design of the crankshaft, being compact and narrow, creates vulnerabilities between the rod bearing journals and counterweights. These weaknesses are exacerbated not only during regular use but also by inadequate maintenance, aggressive driving habits, or sustained periods of heavy loads. In the images provided, it's evident that crankshaft failure in this engine

Before loading up the parts cannon and just shot gunning a turbo charger on a Range Rover Sport or a Land Rover Discovery 4, it is advised to run an accurate diagnostics procedure and be sure you are replacing the correct part before you just go ahead and replace the turbo. These codes are applicable for the same engine featured in the Ford territory, The Jaguar, some Peugeots, the Range Rover sport and the Discover 3 and Discovery 4. Below is a link the Youtube video where w

Majority of the Land rover owners we see through our shop have made this key mistake. When researching and exploring new or used Range rovers and Land Rovers, owners have neglected to account for the cost of upkeep on the vehicle. The typical annual spend for the upkeep of a Land Rover or Range rover is $10,000. This applies to the top of the range vehicles right down to the entry level vehicles. The Range rover Evoque is now on the used car market and is very affordable to m

Luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has revealed its proactive role in combating the escalating wave of car thefts targeting its vehicles. With a £15 million investment, JLR is funding a police crackdown on thefts, addressing concerns about the security lapses at British ports. Adrian Mardell, JLR's CEO, emphasized the inadequacy of current police checks, allowing criminals to smuggle stolen vehicles, including Range Rovers, abroad. The company's intervention aims

To do many of the repairs required on a Land Rover Discovery 4 you have to lift the body off the chasis. Here is a step by step guide on how its done. Land rover Sydney. GDL Automotive is an independent Land rover specialist. Specialising in Jeep and Land Rover and catering to the more complex vehicles on the market. Land rover experts based on Sydney's North shore means we can cater to owners of Land rover and Range Rover in Sydneys north and the Northern Beaches.

Jaguar Land Rover is taking swift action to address a safety concern in the 2023 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models by issuing a recall for a headlight problem. The recall notice states that a software issue may cause the headlamps not to function as intended. This could lead to a loss of headlights, front position lamps, daytime running lights, and direction indicator functions, resulting in reduced or poor visibility. The compromised visibility may impact the driver's

Regular maintenance is fundamental to preserving the performance and longevity of your Range Rover. Within the realm of routine maintenance, certain components require particular attention, such as the inlet manifolds, oil cooler, and timing belts. At GDL, our team of specialists highly recommends replacing all of these three components simultaneously for Second Generation (L494; 2013–2022) Range Rovers and TDV6 Disco 3. This recommendation is driven by the associated labour

Jaguar Land Rover Australia has issued a recall for 4084 units of the Discovery SUV due to a potential water ingress problem in the rear passenger door latches. The affected vehicles are from the L462-generation Land Rover Discovery range, spanning model years 2016 to 2020. According to the company's official recall notice, a manufacturing defect has been identified, which may allow water to enter the rear passenger door latches and subsequently cause corrosion in the return

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has recently undergone reassessment by ANCAP, and the results are in. Under the 2022 testing protocols, the Discovery Sport has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating, reaffirming its commitment to safety. It is important to note that this rating applies to all models except the P300e plug-in hybrid, which has not yet been rated. Introduced in 2015, the mid-sized SUV initially received a five-star rating with a 2014 date stamp. However, Lan

The Range Rover naturally aspirated V8 the super charged V8 come in Range Rovers, Range rover sport and some Discovery 4 models. These engines all use the same engine block and are known for developing cooling system problems. These engines are susceptible to overheating issues and once they warm up beyond manufacturers specifications or even overheat they will have the symptoms of a blown headgasket. The engines in question are the 5.0 N/A the 5.0 Super charged and the 3.0 S

Unlike Stellantis Jeep's V8 HEMI Engine, the iconic supercharged V8 engine from Jaguar Land Rover will continue to be in production, despite the tightening emissions regulations and the industry's shift toward electrification. A senior executive at Jaguar Land Rover, Stuart Frith, who serves as the vehicle program director and chief engineer for the Defender and Discovery, confirmed that the long-standing 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, internally known as AJ133, will not b

A recent episode of Jay Leno's Garage has just been released, featuring a fascinating artifact from the Cold War era. The spotlight is on a 1972 Land Rover Series III, which served in the British military during that time. The current owner, Alex Grappo, who previously showcased his Porsche 959 on the show, provides insights into this Land Rover's history. He explains that this particular vehicle is an authentic "X-MOD" or "ex-Ministry of Defence" Series III, similar to the o

The 2023 Range Rover Sport SV is set to make a grand entrance in Australia later this year, promising to be the fastest, best-driving, and most capable Range Rover Sport ever produced. Developed by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), the SV incorporates groundbreaking technologies that have never been seen before on an SUV. This high-performance SUV boasts impressive headline numbers. With a mighty power output of 467kW, a top speed of 290km/h, and a blistering acc

Land Rover is reportedly developing a new platform, the Electrified Modular Architecture (EMA), that will be used for the next-generation Evoque and Discovery Sport models. This new platform is designed to support highly electrified powertrains, cutting-edge driver-assistance systems, and cloud connectivity. The EMA platform is also expected to address quality issues faced by the company due to its simpler design. The first model to use this platform is expected to be the nex

Jaguar Land Rover Australia has issued an urgent recall for 81 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that could cause an engine fire. The recall notice, issued by the Department of Infrastructure, affects models including the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, and Defender, manufactured between 2017 and 2023. According to the recall notice, the defect is caused by a manufacturing issue that can cause the engine to overheat, leading to the rapid rupture of the

Jaguar Land Rover, the iconic British car manufacturer, is undergoing a transformation. As announced by Adrian Mardell, the current CEO, the company will rebrand itself as JLR, with a new focus on a "House of Brands" approach that will see it launch vehicles under the Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar brands. This shift will diminish the role of the Land Rover marque, which will now become a "trust mark" for the other brands. This decision was made to simplify the

Source: Directly Taken from whichcar.com.au A legal firm is preparing a class action case against Jaguar Land Rover on the basis it claims several of the carmaker's vehicles are fitted with faulty diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Tens of thousands of Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar diesel car owners could receive compensation if the legal action was successful. Jaguar and Land Rover supplies several popular diesel vehicle models in Australia, including the Land Rover Dis

This day and age, there are a large variety of parts options available for almost any make and model of vehicle. In Australia the options for Land rover and Range Rover parts are a little more limited. A small amount of time found online can find the appropriate parts you need for any application. Things from service items all the way through to accessories such as bull bars and tow bars. In most cases any part made to OEM standard will be more than suitable for usage on your