I recently had a 2001 Discovery II SE. I think I am going to get a 2004 Discovery II SE today. I am being told the 2003 had problems with the cure of the engine block. Then in 2004 BMW got it right. Therefore no more problems with over heating and tweaking. ???????????

 

not necessary there were 04's with problems also, make sure you have it inspected BEFORE you buy it by someone who knows LR's

 

I don't know all the details but it was the oil pump failure on the early 2003 models that lead to complete engine failure. Keep in mind not all 2003 Engines where effected by the bad oil pump issue. Yes the 2004 engines saw less or no issues with the oil pump, but as Disco Mike and others have agreed.... the engines all the way up to 2004 are 50+ year old "POS" engines. Unreliable and prone to that dam ticking in the engine block! Does not seem to matter how well you take care of these engines either because eventually you will probably acquire a ticking or knock in the engine bay!......

But who are we to complain? We love these vehicles regardless and we do well to keep them running regardless of the defects weather that be faulty prop-shafts, bad oil pumps or engine ticking....

RoverParts.com/news puts it thusly: "..... Land Rover has maintained a strong level of popularity despite their noted mechanical mishaps. This is due in large part to an enthusiast community that possesses a mechanical know-how which allows them to avoid the need for expensive trips to the dealer or shop"

Land Rover Rated Least Reliable Car In UK

 

That quote from RoverParts.com/news says it all. Long live the love for our big girls.

 

Not sure how BMW would have "got it right" in 2004, as they left in 2000, and Ford owned Land Rover from 2000-2008.

 

Thanks for the advice out there i have only put a deposit down to a shop that rehabs land rovers and bmw and so on. They sound solid when I get to finally purchase it after the rehab I'll post a pic. These guys informed me of the block issue and they feel good about the rover I put a deposit on. Thanks again.