2003 Land Rover Discovery II Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 22%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II, 22% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,500 miles. 3 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.
“I have a 2003 Discovery Ii and the ABS modulator is having problems with three main lights illuminating constantly and they are traction control, ABS and hill descent control, when the lights illuminate in amber color while I'm driving I have no use of traction control and ABS also my brakes don't work well.”
NHTSA complaint #10141437, filed 2005-11, 51,000 miles“Hill descent control traction control and the ABS light constantly light up, I just bought my car,(less than 2 months ago) when applied brakes sometimes do not work properly. I went to the dealer where I purchased the car only to be told that there is no warranty on electrical systems, I took the car to a service dealer and I was told that it will cost approximately 2500 dollars! I had other problems and I am very disappointed with my purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169979, filed 2006-10, 68,200 miles“My 2003 Land Rover discovery suffers from a well known problem which causes the ABS and traction control to fail. Hundreds of discoveries suffer from this well known problem with no fix or recall from Land Rover. The problem has been coined three amigos and can be easily found by searching online. I am dependent on my ABS and constantly and consistently am putting my family at risk with this constant and consistent failure. My discovery recently slid off of the road due to loss of ABS during a rain storm. I had 2 children in the vehicle with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10269009, filed 2009-05, 30,000 miles“Discovery 2 ABS issues, major problems with ABS system. Upon application adds a bit of time to your anticipated stopping distance. Very dangerous can lead to serious accident dealer shop cannot find how to fix it and lights and ABS warning lights are on constantly. Abs system is not engaged when needed.”
NHTSA complaint #10153516, filed 2006-03, 64,000 miles“2003 Land Rover Discovery Ii -ABS stops working, impaired braking, traction control stops working, bad ABS modulator connection. Happens spontaneously. Replaced ABS modulator.”
NHTSA complaint #10342877, filed 2010-07, 60,000 milesRelated 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 2003 Land Rover Discovery II
27 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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