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Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318) Problems by Year

More refined than the Discovery 1 but carries specific TD5 engine risks and the notorious "Three Amigos" warning lights. Better built than its predecessor but still showing its age.

Select a year below to see the specific problems affecting that model year, with estimated repair costs and severity ratings.

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Year Periods
4
Known Issues
3
Serious Faults
1
Moderate Issues

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2003–20043 issues1998–20024 issues

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Buying Tips for the Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)

  • ✓On TD5 models, check for oil in the injector wiring loom - a very common and cheap fix if caught early
  • ✓The head gasket is a known failure on early TD5s with plastic dowels; look for metal dowel replacements
  • ✓ACE (Active Cornering Enhancement) pipes leak and are expensive; some owners delete the system entirely
  • ✓Check the chassis carefully for rot, especially around towbar mounting points
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