Model year guide

2004 Land Rover discovery

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Land Rover discovery is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 42 on record.

2004 Land Rover discovery — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2004 Land Rover discovery at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined12 mpg
Typical price$3,309

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Land Rover discovery recalls 2

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #12E010000 · manufacturer #P024 · NHTSA lists this under Discovery Ii · 15/03/2012

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 ENGI…

Fix: LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AT 1-201-818-8500.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip NHTSA Campaign #04V005000 · manufacturer #B148 · NHTSA lists this under Discovery Ii · 06/01/2004

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL STRENGTHEN THE ABS MODULATOR ASSEMBLY VALVE COVERS AND REPLACE THE RETAINING BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXEPCTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LAND ROVER AT 1-800-637-6837.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Land Rover discovery MPG & running costs

Combined12 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway14 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$22,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2004 Land Rover discovery worth?

Low
$625
Typical price
$3,309
High
$8,000

From 8 comparable 2004 Land Rover discovery listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Land Rover discovery costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$34,250
Fuel only$34,250
Per mile$0.46

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
183.9 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
76.4 in
Wheelbase
100.0 in
Curb weight
4,575 lb
Front track
61.0 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Land Rover discovery. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE Closed

ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE05-034) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES. ON OCTOBER 14, 2005, THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND THE SCOPE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2002 THROUGH 2005 FREELANDER VEHICLES THAT USE A SUBSTANTIALLY…

NHTSA #EA05016 · Exterior Lighting · opened Oct 2005 · closed Feb 2007

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE Closed

ON JUNE 16, 2005, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STOP LAMP (BRAKE) SWITCH FAILURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II VEHICLES. ODI SENT A LETTER TO THE MANUFACTURER ON JUNE 24, 2005 REQUESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AND OTHER LAND ROVER VEHICLES. ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURER DATA SHOWS A HIGH FAILURE FREQUENCY FOR STOP LAMP SW…

NHTSA #PE05034 · Exterior Lighting · opened Jun 2005 · closed Oct 2005

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 14

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 14.

The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.

Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Electrical System · Mar 2018

Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call

Bulletin SFCC-14SEP17 · Equipment · Sep 2017

"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF…

Bulletin SSM56457 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine · Oct 2014

Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability

Bulletin LTB00389NAS3 · Equipment · Nov 2013

"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS “NO FAULT FOUND”. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."

Bulletin SSM68378 · Equipment · Sep 2013

LAND ROVER: VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM SPECIFICATION FOR REAR PROPSHAFT COUPLING, MUST NOT BE USED FOR REPAIR DUE TO BEING OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *PE

Bulletin PA-12GA-02-C · Feb 2012

SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

Bulletin 700205 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006

TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT

Bulletin 700704 · Electrical System · Mar 2006

SERVICE ACTION-REAR SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM REPAIR. SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM JAMS. *SC

Bulletin 160 · Seats · Mar 2005

REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC

Bulletin 600205 · Equipment · Mar 2005

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DISCOVERY SERIES II. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2004 Land Rover discovery trims & engines on record

Trims
se · se7 · s
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl

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2004 Land Rover discovery — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Land Rover discovery have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Land Rover discovery. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Land Rover discovery get?

The 2004 Land Rover discovery has a U.S. EPA estimate of 12 mpg combined (11 city / 14 highway).

How much is a 2004 Land Rover discovery worth?

Comparable 2004 Land Rover discovery listings run roughly $625–$8,000, typically around $3,309 (from 8 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.