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2004 Land Rover Discovery Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
14%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
37,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Land Rover Discovery, 14% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2006 (na) Land Rover Discovery. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a windshield replacement. Upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact noticed a crack in the dashboard. The dealer diagnosed that the damage was due to the sun. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 37,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10944135, filed 2017-01, 37,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In heavy rain conditions, water began leaking onto the dashboard, steering wheel, middle console, and the gear shift. If the vehicle is not being driven at the time of the wet conditions, mold begins to build up inside the vehicle. The vehicle has been in and out of the dealer numerous times. The first time the failure occurred, the mechanic stated that it was due to a clogged drain. The mechanic blew out the drain, but it did not correct the issue. During the second failure, the mechanic could not determine how the water was entering the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10279707, filed 2009-08, 34,436 miles

“Dt: the contact stated the roof of the vehicle leaks. There is water damage to the electrical system under the dashboard and to the leather interior of the vehicle. Upon inspection the dealership was unable to determine the source of the leakage. The front windshield was replaced twice in an attempt to remedy the leak.”

NHTSA complaint #10157011, filed 2006-05

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024113%
2020316%
201938%
2018719%
2017611%
2004414%
200324%
200216%
200118%
200013%
199916%
199813%
199713%
19961015%
199536%
199417%

Other parts of the 2004 Land Rover Discovery

Brakes
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery

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.

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