2003 Land Rover Discovery: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. While driving 2 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, it crashed into a curb, drove over the sidewalk, and into the street. The brake pedal was applied and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (land rover paramus, 405 nj-17, paramus, nj), but no failure codes were located. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the thumb, which did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the subframe by the rear axle of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that until the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle should not be used to tow another vehicle or trailer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle as it started to vibrate violently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 135,850.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. While driving at 45 mph, a noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,562. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2014

“Purchased land rover discovery less then a month ago, since then the dash board looks like a christmas tree with the number of warning lights that are on. Was told by the dealer that the ABS modulator was out and it would $3500.00 just for the part, even though I researched it and found a repair kit for under a $100. However, the most recent warning light is the oil light and the car over heats in a very short amount of time, and knocks and bings. After reading the several post on this web sight, I too am now part of a long list of customers that have major issues with land rover. What a mistake it was. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2014

“2003 land rover discovery. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vibration issues and recall notice. *smd the consumer stated as he approached the traffic light, he heard a very loud banging noise from under the vehicle. The consumer called his local dealer, to explain about the recall notice he received, but the dealer informed him, since the vehicle had a 105,000 miles and he was not the original owner, the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The consumer referenced recall # 08v635000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle began to jerk when coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the throttle body failed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v133000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2013