The 2003 Land Rover Discovery has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,291 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE THROTTLE CAN STICK INTERMITTENTLY DURING ITS OPERATION. THE EXACT POINT OF STICKING IS NOT PREDICTABLE AND CAN RESULT IN A HIGHER ENGINE SPEED THAN EXPECTED.
Consequence
IN THE CASE WHERE A THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE, PARTICULARLY AFTER A HIGH DEGREE OF ENGINE THROTTLE APPLICATION, THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO REST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-201-818-8500.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
11
2fires
POWER TRAIN
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1crashes1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
3crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
SUSPENSION
3
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes2injuries
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2
Total complaints69
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. The contact stated that there was a defect in the bosche engine which caused the engine to overheat. The failure caused the coolant to boil in the main cylinder head and mix with the oil in the engine. The contact was quoted a cost of $7,000 for…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover n/a. The contact stated that he bought four tires that turned out to be manufacturer defects. The tires were federal tires, tire size 255/45/r20, and no dot given. The tires were providing such a rough and bouncy ride that two shock absorbers were busted in…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover n/a. The contact stated that he bought four tires that turned out to be manufacturer defects. The tires were federal tires, tire size 255/45/r20, and no dot given. The tires were providing such a rough and bouncy ride that two shock absorbers were busted in…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover n/a. The contact stated that he bought four tires that turned out to be manufacturer defects. The tires were federal tires, tire size 255/45/r20, and no dot given. The tires were providing such a rough and bouncy ride that two shock absorbers were busted in…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. While the contact's spouse was driving 45 mph around a curve, the vehicle hydroplaned, left the road, and crashed into a culvert and a highway sign. The vehicle rolled over multiple times. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. While the contact's spouse was driving 45 mph around a curve, the vehicle hydroplaned, left the road, and crashed into a culvert and a highway sign. The vehicle rolled over multiple times. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system…”
“On my way home from picking up my grandchild there was some vibrating on the passenger side of the automobile. Than a loud explosion followed by rubber burning smell and lost of control of car. Managed to pull over car would not rolling had to engage parking brake. Had car towed home. Drive shaft…”
“On my way home from picking up my grandchild there was some vibrating on the passenger side of the automobile. Than a loud explosion followed by rubber burning smell and lost of control of car. Managed to pull over car would not rolling had to engage parking brake. Had car towed home. Drive shaft…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Land Rover Discovery as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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