2004 Land Rover Discovery

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2004 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:08.488Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2004: 29 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	15
1995	49
1996	65
1997	35
1998	33
1999	17
2000	30
2001	13
2002	17
2003	48
2004	29
2006	2
2016	5
2017	54
2018	37
2019	38
2020	18
2021	10
2022	9
2023	7
2024	7
2025	0
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

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The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250815

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SEEMS AS IF EITHER THE BRAKE BOOSTER OR A PART OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS NOT PROVIDING AMPLE STOPPING POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200202

ENGINE

5 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20150429

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE

4 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE

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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

3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY

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MY DAUGHTER'S GAS PEDAL STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE ON HER 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. SHE DROVE INTO THE DITCH TO AVOID OTHER CARS. SHE HAS WITNESSES WHO ACTUALLY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THEY WITNESSED THE EVENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061109

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 service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2000 ● 1998 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 2017 ◆ 1995

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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 service brakes, accounting for 21% 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.