Is the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2003 Land Rover Discovery II

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2003 Land Rover Discovery II
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:40:43.481Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 63
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Engine and engine cooling

Complaints per year

2003: 63 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	36
2000	40
2001	31
2002	34
2003	63
2004	22

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

43% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

FIRE

Service brakes

22% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH

Engine

8% · 5 reports

Power train

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

Air bags

6% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Show complaint excerpts

We were driving straight on I 5.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-07

Also filed under Steering

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2004-06-02Engine and engine cooling04V006000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (Ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the banjo bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the banjo bolt and dowty washers will be replaced. Owner…

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2004-06-02Service brakes, hydraulic04V005000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards No. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems," And No. 135, "Passenger car brake…

Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during May 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at…

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2012-05-04Power train12E010000 Jaguar Land Rover north america, inc. (Land Rover) is recalling certain rear driveshaft couplings, Land Rover branded part number TVF100010, manufactured from April 2011 through November 2011, sold…

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected rear driveshaft couplers free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover north…

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine and engine cooling: 27 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 14 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 04V006000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 12E010000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II?: The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.