2003 Land Rover Discovery II engine problems
32 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II, which is 42% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
After owning my brand new 2003 land rover discovery for about 5 weeks, I was driving on a highway when the oil light came on. Within seconds the vehicle began making and odd noise. I pulled off to the side of the highway and by the time I got out of the vehicle, it was on fire. The entire front end of the vehicle burnt off. Land rover has refused to take responsibility for their defective vehicle and will do nothing about this situation.
My 2003 land rover discovery received its scheduled 60k service then at 65k the oil pump failed and caused a catastrophic failure of the engine. Although there are several documented cases similar to mine land rover does not accept responsibility or plan to recall. The consumer is left with a potential danger and considerable financial burden. I have tried to resolve this with land rover who at this time is not willing to help or take responsibility.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II
- Brakes 15 complaints
Engine problems in other years
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999