LAND-ROVER DISCOVERY (1994–2026) — Verified Specs, Fluids & OBD2
Built 1994–2026 · all production years covered on this single page
3.0L V6 Supercharged • Gasoline
2026
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Every figure on this Land-Rover Discovery (1994–2026) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.
The Land-Rover Discovery (1994–2026) is powered by a 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.
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COMMON PROBLEMS
Transmission fault signal (TCM)MODERATE
The transmission module detected a fault — check separate transmission codes.
Related codes: P0700
Misfire / Loss of cylinderMODERATE
Rough running, idle vibration, power loss.
Related codes: P0300
Thermostat: coolant temperature lowLOW
Thermostat stuck open — engine does not reach operating temperature.
Related codes: P0128
Battery/system voltage lowLOW
System voltage below 10V — check alternator, battery or wiring.
Related codes: P0562
P0011LOW
Check with an OBD2 scanner.
Related codes: P0011
AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS
Prices may vary by area and workshop.
Full service
€ 120 – € 200
Full brake service
€ 180 – € 300
Spark plug replacement
€ 80 – € 140
Electronic diagnosis
€ 40 – € 70
WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY
Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.
🇩🇪Germany€95/h
🇪🇸Spain€55/h
🇫🇷France€75/h
🇮🇹Italy€45/h
🇬🇧UK£80/h
🇺🇸USA$120/h
Reference rate
€45/h
Source: Eurostat 2024
💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS
📋 RECALLS & TSB (28)
NHTSA R/2003/179
Possibility Of Underbonnet Fire
Date: 31-03-2004
The active cornering enhancement system pump banjo bolt may loosen and allow fluid to leak past the joint. Resultant oil contamination of the engine compartment may lead to an underbonnet fire.
NHTSA R/2003/178
Throttle May Stick In Open Position
Date: 31-03-2004
The throttle spindle within the throttle body may stick in the open position when the accelerator pedal is released.
NHTSA R/2019/013
Crankshaft Pulley Retaining Bolt May Fracture
Date: 31-01-2019
The crankshaft pulley retaining bolt may fracture due to a production specification error.
NHTSA R/2003/054
Sticking Throttle
Date: 30-04-2003
Throttle may stick in the open position
NHTSA R/2009/073
Possible Reduction In Braking Assistance
Date: 28-09-2009
It has been identified that some vehicles may experience a reduction in braking performance leading to increased stopping distance due to the possibility of oil entering the brake booster or the brake vacuum pump non-return valve sticking in the closed position after cold start.
NHTSA R/2009/051
Fuel May Leak
Date: 28-09-2009
Fuel may leak from the fuel pump front bearing which could lead to poor performance smell of fuel fuel leakage at the rear of the engine fuel leak onto the ground and in the worse case fire.
NHTSA R/2024/146
Date: 27-01-2025
For affected vehicles the manufacturer has developed a software enhancement to further increase vehicle security.
NHTSA R/2018/243
Autonomous Emergency Braking Feature Will Not Be Available
Date: 25-09-2018
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature will not be available.
NHTSA R/2021/229
Due To Insufficient Contact Of The Battery Earth Stud To The Chassis The Vehicle May Exhibit Various Electrical Faults
Date: 24-06-2021
Due to insufficient contact of the battery earth stud to the chassis the vehicle may exhibit various electrical faults.
NHTSA R/2015/118
Panoramic Roof May Detach
Date: 23-07-2015
The panoramic roof adhesive and primer used in the assembly bonding of the panoramic roof glass panel may not have been to the correct specification. If the concern occurs there will initially be wind noise when driving or parked and on closing a door the panoramic roof might be …
NHTSA R/2021/333
Front Passenger Seats Missing Occupancy Detection Sensor System
Date: 21-10-2021
The front passenger seats were manufactured without the Occupancy Detection Sensor system (ODS) installed.
NHTSA R/1998/003
Involuntary Operation Of Air Bag
Date: 20-03-1998
Involuntary operation of the air bag may occur as a result of an intermittent electrical fault.
NHTSA R/2021/137
The Fixings Connecting The Exhaust Downpipe To The Catalytic Converter May Not Have Been Tightened To The Specified Torque Value
Date: 19-04-2021
The fixings connecting the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened to the specified torque value.
NHTSA R/2002/008
Throttle Cable Concern.
Date: 19-03-2002
The throttle cable may have been damaged during vehicle manufacture. This could cause the cable to fray and prevent the engine speed returning to idle when the throttle pedal is released.
NHTSA R/2002/028
Parking Brake Effectiveness Concern.
Date: 19-03-2002
Under certain parking conditions the handbrake lever travel may operate inconsistantly. This could result in the handbrake failing to hold the vehicle effectively when parked on a slope.
NHTSA R/2021/436
The Fuel Feed Hose Assembly May Have Been Incorrectly Routed
Date: 18-03-2022
The rubberised low-pressure fuel feed hose assembly may have been incorrectly routed during manufacture
NHTSA R/2016/107
Rcs System Unable To Detect And Mitigate Potential Vehicle Roll Over
Date: 13-06-2016
The software for the RSC is not to the correct specification and is unable to detect and mitigate a potential vehicle roll over condition. All other Stability Control Systems including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) continue to function correctly.
NHTSA R/2015/036
Wheel Nuts May Detach
Date: 13-04-2015
On affected vehicles the road wheel nuts may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. These wheel nuts may crackwhen subject to shock loads and detach from the stud. This may lead to insecurity and possible detachment of a road wheel.
NHTSA R/2004/093
Possibility That The Rear Fuel Line May Chafe Against Harness
Date: 11-08-2004
Rear fuel line may chafe with ABS/ Water sensor and fuel pump harnesses with the possibility that a fuel leak may develop
NHTSA R/2015/082
Dynamic Stability Control May Not Function Correctly
Date: 11-05-2015
As a result of the ABS system self check software not being installed correctly�Yaw Stability Control (YSC) Electronic Traction Control (ETC) and Gradient Release Control�systems may become disabled. The air suspension goes into �Safe Mode� lowering to its lowest setting.…
NHTSA R/2019/049
Vehicles Failed To Routinely Achieve The Required Levels Of Co2 Emissions
Date: 10-04-2019
Vehicles failed to routinely achieve the required levels of CO2 emissions.
NHTSA R/2005/144
Vehicle May Become Unstable If Jacked
Date: 09-11-2005
Vehicles manufactured with Coil Suspension were incorrectly equipped with a scissor jack rather than the required screw/bottle jack. An unladen vehicle may become unstable if lifted
NHTSA R/2025/149
Date: 09-05-2025
Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet string…
NHTSA R/2015/235
Vehicle May Cut Out
Date: 08-12-2015
An engine harness may not have been routed correctly during assembly. This may chafe and cause engine malfunction. In extreme cases the engine may cut out.
NHTSA R/2020/324
Insufficient Contact Of The Battery Earth Stud To The Chassis
Date: 06-01-2021
Insufficient contact of the battery earth stud to the chassis.
NHTSA R/2024/326
Date: 05-06-2025
The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and tr…
NHTSA R/2004/069
Possibility Of Stress Cracks In The Plastic Fuel Tank
Date: 05-05-2005
Due to a material specification change combined with inadequate tool design and process control it is possible that stress cracking can occur at either the fuel tank vent valve ring welding the breather pipe weld or the filler pipe stub.
NHTSA R/2010/147
Fire May Occur
Date: 03-12-2010
The front pump bearing on some aftermarket replacement High Pressure Fuel Pumps may fail due to lack of sufficient lubrication. This will cause failure of the shaft seal which will cause a fuel leak and if not rectified could cause a vehicle fire.
COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK
P0420
P0420
Powertrain
P0171
P0171
Powertrain
P0300
P0300
Powertrain
P0128
P0128
Powertrain
P0455
P0455
Powertrain
P0700
P0700
Transmission
P0442
P0442
Powertrain
P0172
P0172
Powertrain
P0401
P0401
Powertrain
All documented fault codes for this vehicle
The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.
P0455
powertrain
LOW⏱ 0.62h avgP0442
powertrain
LOW⏱ 0.62h avgP0440
powertrain
LOW⏱ 0.78h avgP0420
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 1.24h avgP0300
powertrain
HIGH⏱ 1.22h avgP0172
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 1.13h avgP0171
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 0.95h avgP0730
transmission
MEDIUM⏱ 1.25h avgP0700
transmission
HIGH⏱ 1.25h avgP0401
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 1.25h avgP0011
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 5.4h avgU0100
network
HIGHP0562
electrical
MEDIUM⏱ 0.58h avgP0128
powertrain
MEDIUM⏱ 0.88h avg
DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE
53 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.
Show all dashboard warning lights
🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over
Oil Pressure WarningEngine
Engine Temperature WarningCooling
Brake System WarningBrakes
Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity
🟠 WARNING — check soon
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions
Battery / Charging SystemElectrical
Low Fuel WarningFuel
ABS WarningBrakes
Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes
Power Steering WarningSteering
ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis
Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis
Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission
Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission
Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety
EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions
Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions
AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions
Coolant Level LowCooling
Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid
EV Charge System FaultHybrid
12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid
Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension
CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork
Water in Fuel FilterFuel
Diesel Injector FaultFuel
Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering
Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine
Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid
🟡 MONITOR
Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions
4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain
Bulb Failure WarningLighting
Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting
Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance
A/C System FaultHvac
Clutch Wear WarningTransmission
Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS
🔵 INFORMATION
Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling
Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine
Traction Control / ESC OffChassis
Seatbelt ReminderActive safety
Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting
Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS
Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS
Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS
Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS
Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance
Door Open WarningBody
Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody
Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission
Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission
Frequently Asked Questions
Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Land-Rover Discovery (1994–2026)?
Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.
How often should the Land-Rover Discovery (1994–2026) be serviced?
Routine maintenance for the Land-Rover Discovery (1994–2026) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.
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