MYRModel Year Report

2004 Land Rover Discovery II

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2004 Land Rover Discovery II
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:50:31.913Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
22

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004 22
1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004 22
1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004 22

2004: 22 complaints

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YearComplaints
199936
200040
200131
200234
200363
200422

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

6 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

FIRE
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2004 Land Rover Discovery II with 44K miles, under warranty, and recently serviced at dealership, spontaneously caught fire, while unoccupied, and turned off, to the point of complete destruction of engine & front end, did not destroy interior.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-01

Service brakes

5 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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Vehicle in motion traveling at approx 5-7 MPH. Zip code 06615 when 3 ABS sensor lights went on 1. Hill descent 2. ABS 3.traction control. Recent ABS shuttle switch replaced for same reported sensor lights failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-03

Engine

2 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

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Discovery Land Rover defect in the oil pump, it exploded, heard a loud bang and it damaged engine, the car is now junk and I am not buying another expensive part for this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-20

Steering

2 of 22 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing linkages.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 22 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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Was stopped w/ brake applied, accelerator pedal accelerated without applying foot causing vehicle to race out of control at a high speed crashing into property and other vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-28

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  2. I
    2005-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-10-14 Brake light switch failure
  3. I
    2005-10-14Engineering analysisClosed 2007-02-22 Brake light switch failure
  4. R
    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

2004 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 12E010000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Land Rover Discovery II?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery II have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.