Land Rover Discovery owners have reported 88 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's oil pump (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
3rd time the vehicle has experienced a electrical fault and renders the car undrivable and will shut down while driving regardless of where you are. Each time the vehicle has stopped while driving on an interstate. Read details...
Low oil pressure red light when lowering the speed to stop. In 2003, Land Rover issued an tech alert #ta03 1201 for the oil pump failures due to their manufacturing error with VIN# 3a771801 – 3a808362. Below is the original text from their alert. Read details...
: the contact stated when the vehicle was purchased; the service engine soon light was illuminated. The dealership and owner's manual stated unless the light flashed, it was not a problem. Then while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle began to overheat and the engine made a loud noise. Read details...
When driving at an undetermined speed consumer noticed the temperature gauge was reading high. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Land Rover Discovery. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine and oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised him that there were slight oil leaks found. Read details...