2003 Land Rover Discovery Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Land Rover Discovery, 4% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Leak in sunroof drain on the front passenger side has happened three times, resulted in water damage in the interior of the vehicle including a burnt mirror light and blown speaker in the passenger side door.”
NHTSA complaint #10221180, filed 2008-03, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the subframe by the rear axle of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that until the vehicle was repaired, the vehicle should not be used to tow another vehicle or trailer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10926406, filed 2016-11, 65,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 16% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 7 | 19% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2004 | 4 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 15% |
| 1995 | 3 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Land Rover Discovery
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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