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#BS-2004-LANDIS-1542

2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii

Based on reports from 23 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
23
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
12
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 23 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

everything is junk about this vehicle

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

6 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
3
30–60K
8
60–90K
4
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (8 reports) • Median: 63K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine6 (26%)
Brakes5 (22%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (9%)
Electrical1 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights1 (4%)
Speed Control1 (4%)
Structure:body1 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (4%)

2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,118 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
04
3
05
4
08
7
10
1
11
2
12
3
13
1
16

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V005000Jun 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS," AND NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR VALVE COVER RETAINING BOLTS CAN CRACK DUE TO STRESSES TRANSMITTED BY THE FLEXING VALVE COVERS.

12E010000May 2012

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-1999 DISCOVERY, 1999-2004 DISCOVERY II, AND 1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC VEHICLES. SOME OF THE REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO THE REQUIRED ENGINEERING DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXHIBIT THE ONSET OF JOINT SEPARATION, PRECLUDED BY DRIVE LINE VIBRATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Land Rover Discovery Ii Model Years

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2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii is related to the engine, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii reliable?
The 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii has 23 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Land Rover Discovery Ii has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Land Rover Discovery Ii problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,118 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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