Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| OPS0201 | 04/26/2002 | 632224 | Subject regarding new state ulev emissions requirements. *tt | 07/11/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 134000 | ||
| 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. the contact was also advised to continue to check the oil levels and to add oil in the vehicle until reaching his destination. the contact was later driving 70 mph when the vehicle emitted a loud banging noise. the contact moved to the shoulder where he observed a foreign object discharge from the exhaust pipe and cause the grass to catch on fire. the police and fire departments were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they advised that the engine failed due to extremely low oil pressure and a blown piston. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 134,000. kmj | |||
| 09/17/2012 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. while parked, the contact noticed that the engine coolant was low and the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the reservoir was leaking and the coolant hose would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was then informed that the head gasket would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 134000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the check engine and oil light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that there were slight oil leaks and to keep oil in it until they reached their destination. while on the road and driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud clunk from the vehicle. after pulling over something came out of the exhaust and caught the side grass on fire. the police/fire department were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. after diagnosis they advised the contact that engine failed due to the oil pressure being low and a piston being blown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 134,000. tb | |||
| 09/17/2012 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. while parked, the contact noticed that the engine coolant was low and the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the reservoir was leaking and the coolant hose would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was then informed that the head gasket would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 134000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the check engine and oil light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis they advised him that there were slight oil leaks and to keep oil in it until they reached their destination. while on the road and driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud clunk from the vehicle. after pulling over something came out of the exhaust and caught the side grass on fire. the police/fire department were contacted and a report was filed. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic. after diagnosis they advised the contact that engine failed due to the oil pressure being low and a piston being blown. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 134,000. tb | |||
| 09/17/2012 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. while parked, the contact noticed that the engine coolant was low and the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the reservoir was leaking and the coolant hose would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was then informed that the head gasket would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. kmj | |||
| 09/17/2012 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. while parked the contact noticed the engine coolant was low and the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the reservoir was leaking and the coolant hose would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed the head gasket would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. da | |||
| 06/18/2012 | 124000 | ||
| I was driving on the highway when my engine started knocking. i immediately pulled over and then my oil and engine lights came on. i had it towed to the dealership and was informed my oil pump wasn't any good and i needed to replace my engine. after doing some investigating i discovered there was a technical alert sent out to dealerships regarding 2003 land rover discovery ii oil pump failures. i was not notified of this when i purchased my vehicle years ago. land rover is liable for this and i would like them to replace my engine. they should have recalled these vehicles upon discovering the issue. not all customers have access to technical alerts and if i didn't research this matter i would have not had a clue this matter existed. please help me. i have a 6 month old son and need reliable transportation. thank you for your time. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/09/2012 | 85000 | ||
| Extremely loud knocking noise inside the engine | |||
| 04/25/2009 | 65010 | ||
| Oil pump failure. land rover issued a technical advisory to all of their dealers in march 2003 warning that due to a manufacturers defect in the engine block dowels being misdrilled where oil pump housing is mounted, that the misallignment causes the oil pump housing to be stressed eventually causing the oil pump to fail. the only effective repair is to replace the engine. i purchased this vehicle in 2006 which had come off lease. i had it serviced at land rover dealer in southampton ny and they never advised me that this was a manufacturers defect and that my vehicle fell within the vin range referred to in the technical advisory. other consumers have the same problem and there are over 30,000 vehicles currently on the road with this same problem. why is there not a recall and why does lr not replace the defective engines? | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/18/2010 | 72000 | ||
| Conducted an oil change nov 2010 engine failed nov 2010 engine still has full oil 2003 land rover discovery engine failure. due to oil pump failure. this a known manufacture defect that land rover will not repair. | |||
| 02/09/2008 | 36000 | 1 | 09/01/2004 |
| 2003 discovery w/ 36k miles. i was driving off the highway and heard a noise from the engine and than oil light came on. put in neutral and pulled over. had it towed to nearest garage. oil pump had exploded and ripped a whole in engine cover. i saw the oil pump gear in pieces. there is a known technical service bulletin for disco 2003 oil pump failure resulting in new engine replacement as only permanent fix. currently my car is at land rover hinsdale illinois. will not cover b/c warranty is up 10mos ago. have contacted customer care and they are in the process of deciding to either give me nothing or a good will gesture w/ unlear monetary help. huge stress on a car that has few miles and a known problem that could have been fixed for 500 dollars or so and now could be up to 10,000. something needs to be done. thanks jk *tr | |||
| 01/02/2008 | 96715 | 1 | 06/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. the contact stated that the oil warning indicator light illuminated and there was a clunking noise coming from the engine compartment. the mechanic stated that the oil pump needed to be replaced. the vin and engine size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 55,000. updated 01/28/08. *lj updated 02-25-08 *bf the consumer stated after researching online, she discovered oil pump failure seemed to be a common problem with this vehicle. updated *jb | |||
| 03/12/2007 | 50300 | 1 | 06/20/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. the contact detected a faint burning smell while driving 70 mph. the vehicle was pulled over and oil suddenly began erupting from the rear of the vehicle onto the rear window. the dealer diagnosed the failure as the oil pump. while replacing the oil pump the dealer discovered that the bearing and crank shaft were ruined, and the engine was destroyed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileage were 50,300.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/27/2006 | 47000 | 3 | 07/13/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the steering wheel was misaligned while making turns. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who adjusted the steering wheel, but this did not remedy the problem. the vehicle was returned to the dealer again and the drag link was replaced, but this did not remedy the problem. during another visit, the dealer noticed the bracket on the frame where the front track bar bolts was fractured. additionally, the dealer determined the fracture was caused by a cold weld or was not welded properly when manufactured, however the vehicle was not repaired by the service dealer. the vehicle was eventually taken to an independent frame shop for repair. the vehicle was placed on a frame alignment machine; the bracket was bent back into place and welded. the contact is concerned because the vehicle was possibly manufactured with this defective frame weld and it appears to have been welded mechanically. the exhaust system was misaligned which caused the tail pipe to rattle. the was a fluid leak coming from the transfer box due to a failed input shaft seal. updated 04/06/06. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 03/12/2007 | 50300 | 1 | 06/20/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 land rover discovery. the contact detected a faint burning smell while driving 70 mph. the vehicle was pulled over and oil suddenly began erupting from the rear of the vehicle onto the rear window. the dealer diagnosed the failure as the oil pump. while replacing the oil pump the dealer discovered that the bearing and crank shaft were ruined, and the engine was destroyed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileage were 50,300.*ak | |||