Coolant level low: Range Rover pipe and pump leaks

Which cars and engines are affected?

This page covers coolant leaks on Range Rover and Land Rover models. It includes the 3.0 V6 and 5.0 V8 petrol engines, whose cooling system also has a coolant flow control valve that we include in our checks. Diesel models are checked in the same way.

If you are not sure which engine your car has, put the registration in the enquiry form and we will check. For other work on these cars, see our Land Rover and Range Rover specialist page.

What are the symptoms?

• a “coolant level low” message on the dashboard
• a smell of coolant
• a puddle of coolant under the car

When you book, tell us which of these you have noticed, how often you have had to top up and whether any other warning lights are on.

What causes it?

Coolant escapes wherever the sealed cooling system has a weak point. On these cars, the places we check include:

• the coolant pipes
• the crossover pipe
• the water pump
• on petrol V6 and V8 engines, the coolant flow control valve

A low coolant warning tells you that coolant is being lost. It does not tell you where, which is why we test before quoting.

How do you confirm the fault before fitting parts?

A fault code is not a repair, and a wet engine bay does not tell you which part is leaking. Before we quote for any parts, we:

• pressure-test the cooling system to find the exact leak point
• where the leak is hard to see, add UV dye to the coolant to show up the leak point

We then show you what we found, with photos, and send a written price. No part is fitted until you give your written approval.

What does the repair involve?

We replace the part that is proven to leak, whether that is a pipe, the crossover pipe, the water pump or the coolant flow control valve. Where a revised version of that pipe or pump exists, that is the part we fit.

Once the work is done, we pressure-test again, check that the leak has gone and verify the repair, including a road test where appropriate.

Does this apply to Jaguar models too?

Yes. The 5.0 V8 petrol is also fitted to Jaguar cars, including V8 versions of the XF, XJ, XK and F-Type, the XE SV Project 8 and the F-Pace SVR. For a Jaguar with any other engine, or if you are not sure which engine your car has, send us the registration and we will confirm your engine. We pressure-test a Jaguar cooling system in the same way, using UV dye where needed, and replace only the part proven to leak, with your written approval first. For other Jaguar work, see our Jaguar specialist page.

How long does a coolant leak repair take?

It depends on where the leak is and which part has to be replaced.

Before any work starts, you get a written price and a promised time for your next update. If the car needs to stay with us, ask about a courtesy car when you book.

Is there a recall for coolant leaks?

Whether a recall applies depends on the individual car, so check your registration on gov.uk. Recall work is done by Land Rover’s network, not by us.