2004 Land Rover Discovery Land Rover Discovery 2004

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2004 Land Rover Discovery repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 35 repairs.
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2004 Land Rover Discovery engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Land Rover Discovery

Engine not specified

84000 mi

US $85
check engine light. code indicated likely gas cap problem. cap filed down to fit more snugly. Light reset and has not returned in over a week. 

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2004 Land Rover Discovery 4dr SUV

217-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

144000 mi Cooling system 
96800 mi Throttle body heater gasket Throttle body to upper intake manifold gasket 
105400 mi O2 sensor passenger side front 
109700 mi LH & RH head gask. Cyl. head bolts Cyl. heads resurfaced Valve seals, seats resurfaced Valve train check Coolant & heater pipe @ intake o rings Oil seporator Valley gask. & end seals Exh. man. gask. H2O pump Upp. int. plenum gask. 
78000 mi

US $800
light engine service was on. 4 oxygen sensors had been replaced. 
68000 mi

US $800
Clogged radiator causing engine to run hot on days over 90*. Replaced raditor with new unit, flushed all coolant. 
77700 mi

US $2500
Blow head gasket on cylinder #5 
86000 mi Failed water pump 
69000 mi

US $3500
Head Gasket number seven cylinder 
70000 mi

US $130
After complete head gasket over haul on engine , months later started to leak coolant from throttle body gasket and pre-made upper radiator hose , most likely due to the mechanic who serviced previously 
62000 mi

US $1300
Coil malfunctioning, replaced one pack of two. 
93200 mi

US $1800
Leaking oil pan seals. Replace water pump. Leaking valve cover gaskets. 
92700 mi Previously replaced coolant hosing to radiator developed a leak after only 1000 miles so replaced under parts warranty 
103000 mi

US $300
Purge valve replaced 

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2004 Land Rover Discovery Engine Problems

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