2004 Land Rover DISCOVERY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
76,688 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 29 complaints (17.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 27.6% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Engine: 5; Electrical System: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Structure: 2; Suspension: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 4; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 5; 2017: 1; 2020: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10079584 · 2004-06-21 (June 21, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND TURNING TO THE LEFT CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR . THERE WERE NO BRAKES . VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10079584 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094432 · 2004-09-27 (September 27, 2004)
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT DISENGAGE DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING. THE PART WAS REPAIRED TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10094432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279707 · 2009-08-07 (August 7, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. IN HEAVY RAIN CONDITIONS, WATER BEGAN LEAKING ONTO THE DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL, MIDDLE CONSOLE, AND THE GEAR SHIFT. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF THE WET CONDITIONS, MOLD BEGINS TO BUILD UP INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WAS DUE TO A CLOGGED DRAIN. THE MECHANIC BLEW OUT THE DRAIN, BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. DURING THE SECOND FAILURE, THE MECHANIC C…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,436 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10361989 · 2010-10-20 (October 20, 2010)
2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY HSE. CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING WARRANTY AND NEEDED REPAIRS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PLAN. THE WARRANTY COMPANY REFUSED TO AUTHORIZED THE REPLACEMENT OF A DEFECTIVE PUMP WITH NEW LAND ROVER REPLACEMENT PARTS. INSTEAD, THEY AUTHORIZED THE REPAIR FOR USED PARTS. AS A RESULT, THE SHOP WAITED WEEKS UNTIL THE PARTS WERE LOCATED. THE FIRST USED STEERING PUMP THAT WAS INSTALLED MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STEERED. A SECOND USED PUMP HAD TO BE LOCATED AND INSTALLE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10361989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10282372 · 2009-08-31 (August 31, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THERE WAS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STA…
Owner-reported narrative. 46,842 miles reported. Look up ODI 10282372 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157011 · 2006-05-08 (May 8, 2006)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE LEAKS. THERE IS WATER DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND TO THE LEATHER INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE LEAKAGE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED TWICE IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE LEAK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10157011 at NHTSA ↗