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Land Rover DiscoveryModel year report

2004 Land Rover Discovery Problems

Complaints
29filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
76,688miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
12 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 11 city / 14 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (21% of the total), followed by engine (5) and body and structure (4). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 76,688 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Fuel system (1), Seats (1), Steering (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Seems as if either the brake booster or a part of the braking system is not providing ample stopping power. The vehicle has a difficult time stooping in a hard braking scenario either from highway speeds or from a complete stop at a stop sign when we realized a vehicle was coming and had to slam on the brakes the vehicle did not stop as it should have. I have heard of this being an issue and thought there was already a recall but your website says otherwise.”

NHTSA complaint #11306569, filed 2020-02, 161,200 miles

Engine: “I purchased our Land Rover 6 months ago I bought it with 105000 miles on it and financed it that way ,on january 17 th my wife got in the vehicle and it shows 186000 miles on the vehicle. The previous owner fraudulently sold a vehicle that has bin tampered with and I need to find out how to pursue him?”

NHTSA complaint #10676283, filed 2015-01, 110,000 miles

Body and structure: “Excessive rust on the frame at key points, such as front suspension, engine block. Told by the dealer the body has to come off to fix rust problem. The were other cars in the shop same year, same model. Was told if I hit a hard bump or whole in road, the front end could collapse. Land rover is being non responsive.”

NHTSA complaint #10585792, filed 2014-04, 108,000 miles

Electrical system: “My private mechanic gave me a computer print out that there is a recall action on my 2004 Land Rover Discovery - on-board diagnostic software . The check engine light has come on twice; first time repaired by lr & the 2nd time they would not fix it & told there was no recall. There clearly was a recall issued by lr.”

NHTSA complaint #10243555, filed 2008-09, 32,809 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

32% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,000 and 105,000 miles.

12%0–100%10–2520%25–5016%50–7524%75–10020%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 76,688 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Discovery Series II · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Land Rover Discovery version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Discovery Series II 4WD/AWD4.6L 8-cyl4-speed automatic111412$6,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20248—5—21—Too new
20237—6—21—Too new
20221176,0006—21—Not enough data
202111108,0296—21—Not enough data
20201941,5086—18—Rising
20193953,0004—1848 · TypicalRising
20183714,1444—1859 · TypicalRising
20175525,0003—1850 · TypicalStable
2016530,7000———Not enough data
20042976,6880—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034873,0001—12Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20021770,0000—13—Stable
20011383,0001—13—Not enough data
20003087,0001—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199917175,0002—14—Stable
19983377,7471—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19973565,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199665110,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19954979,5003—13Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199415110,0001—13—Stable

All Land Rover Discovery model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery have?

NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Land Rover Discovery is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (21% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2004 Land Rover Discovery been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Land Rover Discovery (Discovery Series II, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 12 mpg combined, 11 city and 14 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Land Rover Discovery reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 76,688 miles and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 105,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.