2003 Land Rover Discovery II Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,131miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II, 8% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,131 miles.
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.
“A few days before the incident on july 20th, my wife and I heard a very slight noise. At first it was only occasional and sounded like something was vibrating in the passenger compartment. After a couple more days went by, the vibrating/rattling noise became louder and began occurring more often. We decided to go ahead and make an appointment to get it checked out at the shop. The car was due for it's 75,000 mile checkup anyway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197105, filed 2007-07, 75,131 miles“I have experienced what appears to be the same oil pump symptoms others have complained of. Despite reading full , my truck seems to have difficulty adequately lubricating. So, some days it's sounded like a tank!!”
NHTSA complaint #10350872, filed 2010-08, 86,000 miles“Second occurrence of transmission failure after only three days of driving. Land rover was taken to dealership for repairs on 3 april 2003 and returned to me on 7 april 2003. On 10 april 2003, and 100 miles later, while making a left turn across a busy, main thoroughfare the transmission failed leaving me stopped across the entire middle of the lane of fast approaching on-coming traffic. My Land Rover went back to the dealership on 10 april 2003 and remains there today 14 april 2003 while the cause is researched. Very dangerous broadside accident potential.”
NHTSA complaint #10014348, filed 2003-04, 1,981 miles“Stored fault for output shaft speed transducer sensor for transmission. Vehicle won't move faster than 2 or 3 miles per hour. Won't shift gears. Dangerous when merging with traffic or making a left turn in oncoming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10014227, filed 2003-04, 1,981 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Land Rover Discovery II
27 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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