The 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 100,174 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC04V0050002004-01-06100,174 affected
Defect
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 SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY…
Consequence
THIS CAN PRODUCE AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING FUNCTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 1-800-637-6837.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
ENGINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
STEERING
1
Total complaints23
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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. Vehicle was not on an incline and at an intersection and light. After passing…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the…”
“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. There are forums all over the internet of this happening to many people. Had to carefully pull over on the highway at…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by a private mechanic, it was discovered that the frame was perforated due to rust. The contact was also informed by the technician that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was…”
“This vehicles headgasket failed which is a common problem which will require a complete overhaul of the engine. A non dealer price is $8900.00 to repair the engine. This happens from what I am told at 90k miles plus. *tr”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 land rover discovery ii. The contact stated that the abs modulator valve cover and bolts were replaced twice and had recently failed a third time. The contact's mechanic advised that there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v005000 (service…”
“Engine failure occurred at 63,000 miles. I was driving locally near my home when a popping sound came from the engine. It resulted in the engine light coming on and the engine shutting off at approx 30mph. The engine shut off led to a loss of power steering in the truck. Luckily, I was able to…”
“Oil pump failed on 2004 landrover discovery at 66,000 miles. Second oil pump failed at 86,000. *tr”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA05016 Opened 2005-10-14 · closed 2007-02-22
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND THE…
InvestigationEA05016 Opened 2005-10-14 · closed 2007-02-22
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND THE…
InvestigationPE05034 Opened 2005-06-16 · closed 2005-10-14
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ODI SENT A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER ON JUNE 24, 2005 REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AND…
InvestigationPE05034 Opened 2005-06-16 · closed 2005-10-14
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES.ODI SENT A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER ON JUNE 24, 2005 REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AND…
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