MYRModel Year Report

2004 Land Rover Discovery

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2004 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:52:42.632Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Discovery Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 49 complaints 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 48 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2006: 2 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 38 complaints 2019 2020: 18 complaints 2021: 10 complaints 2022: 7 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2004: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
199415
199549
199665
199735
199833
199917
200030
200113
200217
200348
200429
20062
20165
201754
201836
201938
202018
202110
20227
20237
20247
20250
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

5 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

CPSC: I1540160A. 2004 LANDROVER DISCOVERY. CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE BAY FUSE BOX SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. *LN

NHTSA ODI report, 20150429

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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CPSC: I1540160A. 2004 LANDROVER DISCOVERY. CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE BAY FUSE BOX SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED. *LN

NHTSA ODI report, 20150429

WHILE DRIVING, POWER TO THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER FAN SHUT OFF. UPON PARKING 2 MILES LATER, SMOKE BEGAN BILLOWING FROM THE HOOD. THE UNDER HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX APPEARS TO HAVE SHORTED AND CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150410

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION

2 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

STRUCTURE

2 of 29 total reports mention: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20051014 — EA (closed 20070222)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.