2004 Land Rover Discovery Review

Name: 2004 Land Rover Discovery Review
Brand: Land Rover
Price: 3430 USD
Rating: 4.2 (120 reviews)

2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV

2003 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV

2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV

2003 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV, Euro Spec Model Shown

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Pros

Superior off-road ability, classic SUV styling, quality interior materials, lots of head- and legroom.

Cons

Hard to get in and out of, quirky interior design, limited hip- and shoulder room, not much cargo space, poor gas mileage, no side airbags or stability control.

What’s new

For 2004, the Discovery gets new tubular roof rails, and a manually lockable center differential is now standard. The S trim gets an in-dash CD player as standard equipment, and the HSE's cabin is enhanced with burled wood trim on the center console. A new interior color scheme -- called Tundra, featuring light earth tones in leather -- has been added. Finally, Land Rover is offering a limited-edition G4 model this year: It's painted an eye-catching orange, and boasts a cabin with unique trim and upholstery.

Edmunds says

There are two reasons to buy this SUV: either you need incredible off-road capability or you need to show off to the neighbors. If you have different needs, you'll likely want to consider another SUV.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$450/mo

$201/mo

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Consumer reviews

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4.2

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Never sell my Land Rover! Just pay the repairs.

Ed, 09/01/2016

2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

Yep. I'll never give up my 2004 HSE Land Rover. Yep it requires research and big $$$$ to keep it going. I bought my Land Rover used in 2008 for $15k with 75k miles on it. Dumped a ton of money into it in repairs i.e. ($12K, head gasket, suspension airbags, braking system, front drive shaft, tires, steering arm, etc.) and have at least another $2k on the list right now (replace valve …

Love Hate Relationship

dave, 07/30/2015

2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

I just sold my 04 D2 and purchased a Toyota FJ with 1800 miles. My wife has been after me for three years to get a newer vehicle. My Disco has been my most favorite vehicle of all the 30plus I have owned. I am an avid ourdoorsman yet wear a suit and tie for a living. It has been in terrain most never think of going. I put a 2" lift with upsized more aggressive tires on it as well as a …

Testament to its toughness

msn619, 02/13/2014

2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

As we all know right now the mid west and east cost are on blizzard watch and accidents are all over the city and I was not exception, I was on a stop light waiting to turn left when a sliding car hit me head on maybe around 20mph, I was ok thankfully my 2 yrs old was not with me. His passat was wreaked and my 00 discovery II was badly damaged but no oil or coolant leak, I was able to …

Best...and...Worst Vehicle You Could Ever Own

Rover Rover, 08/25/2015

2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)

This Land Rover will run forever...as long as you keep fixing it. First off if you can't work on your own (and I mean not just small stuff but in depth engine work) or can't afford to pay for frequent repair don't drive one. You may fall in love with it as I did. The ride (heavy vehicle which lets it ride smooth with a little roll), the 4wd (works great in slick mud/snow as long as …

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2004 Discovery Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$34,330
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	12 MPG
Cost to Drive	$450/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	40.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Discovery include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2004 Land Rover Discovery Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Edmunds says

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

Most helpful consumer reviews

Never sell my Land Rover! Just pay the repairs.

Love Hate Relationship

Testament to its toughness

Best...and...Worst Vehicle You Could Ever Own

2004 Discovery Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2004 Land Rover Discovery S 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}