2002 Land Rover Discovery II Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 21%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,790miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II, 21% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,790 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The antilock brakes, hill descent and traction control lights illuminate on my Land Rover discovery on a regular basis. After research on the internet this is due to the ABS modulator, and is a common problem with this vehicle. However, no recall has been issued as yet with this part.”
NHTSA complaint #10228834, filed 2008-05, 89,000 miles“The brake pedal is very soft. The traction control and ABS lights flash on at-will. Took the vehicle into Land Rover anaheim hills who determined the ABS modulator is going out and will need to be replaced. Purchased the vehicle with approximately 74k miles. Mileage when taken to dealership was 78,490. Five days after purchasing vehicle, had the rear brake pads replaced; yet, no improvement on braking distance, feel of brake pedal. When pumping the brake pedal rapidly twice, the brakes stop responsively. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211415, filed 2007-12, 77,790 miles“Land rover Discovery Ii front drive shafts will always fail catastrophically between 60,000 to 70,000 miles. Every Land Rover forum discusses this and the consensus is that Land Rover should have reported this to NHTSA as a safety issue. When they break the consequences include the shaft going into the passenger compartment or traveling at a high rate of speed into nearby cars. Every Discovery Ii on the road has these front shafts fail and the owners of the vehicles have never been warned of this extreme danger.”
NHTSA complaint #10151994, filed 2006-03, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Land Rover Discovery Ii. All the warning indicator lights on the dashboard illuminated. The dealer stated that the ABS module had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a NHTSA campaign id 04v005000 (service brakes), however; the manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 67,000. The current mileage was 68,400.”
NHTSA complaint #10200912, filed 2007-08, 67,000 miles“Nhtsa recall campaign 04v005000 on the ABS valve cover bolt. After having the ABS modulator assembly valve covers strengthened and the retaining bolts replaced, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle completely when the brake was applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. The consumer stated that the brakes failed twice within a 10 month period. The consumer stated that the brakes were noisy.”
NHTSA complaint #10107276, filed 2005-02Related recalls
- 04V005000Jan 6, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems,"…Covers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10016118Mar 17, 2006Shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp illumination troubleshooting. All land rover discovery series ii.
- 10011531Oct 28, 2004Handbrake vibration noise.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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