Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Land Rover Discovery. The number one most common problem is related to the brake sensor (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (three problems).
Right front abs sensor malfunction. Unable to stop due to abs engaging. Vibrated vehicle out into intersection. Lucky enough to avoid being t-boned by accelerating hard. Happened numerous times since. Upon researching problem found it to be common in 97 Discovery. Read details...
Anti-lock system activates at low speed after reversing from a parking space while traveling forward at random times. Full pedal force is required to stop vehicle speeds 10-20 mph then condition clears for hours or days. Read details...
Surging at fully closed throttle accompanied by abs failure is a real issue with this vehicle. This is a common problem acknowledged by the manufacturer. Prm chip replacement to fix the surge problem should be a safety recall. Read details...