2003 Land Rover Discovery II: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Dec 11, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 158,510 miles · AZ

Engine started knocking after I purchased it and I had just got the best recommended oil an spark plugs / wires no money to repair

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles · TX

My engine started making a knocking sound and then a sound similar to metal scratching metal. I had a master mechanic look at the engine and had several part replaced 1500.00 worth to be exact and still the sound occurs. I contacted land rover and because my vehicle is used and over the warranty there was nothing they could do but suggest a new engine. I have researched and it appears this is a known issue and has been acknowledge by land rover that the land rover discovery 2003 the oil pump was faulty, however have denied any kind of solution to the problem to multiple customers other than suggesting a new engine. I don't understand as a consumer we can be expected to be held responsible for repairs on a vehicle which the manufacture knowing and willingly manufacture the a vehicle with faulty equipment. Although I understand there is no safety risk to this faulty equipment its still wrong to produce a technical with faulty equipment. I am other customers are hoping by contacting the federal safety agency something will be done.

Filed Dec 18, 2012 · Engine · 75,000 miles · TX

I have experienced the same online issue with my land rover discovery ii, my VIN is not the same however the same exact issues. "2003 discovery series ii oil pump failure" I have a load knocking noise coming from my engine, the vehicle is still running, and oil changes, treatments etc cannot stop the knock. Not getting any warning lights of low pressure however it is at the land rover dealership of fort worth now and they confirmed the same. This a $12,000 fix for an issue that should have been a recall or notice to the public. I have over 300 postings on line about the same issues but all in 60 mins of looking and sure there are thousands more. I'm not sure how to search for recalls over in great britain being that someone told me that?s where my vehicle was imported from with the salty VIN number but any direction would be appreciated.

Filed Feb 19, 2012 · Engine · 89,000 miles · TX

While driving low mileage 2003 discovery ii se7, engine began to knock in upper engine area on driver side. Pulled into local repair shop immediately and was told it was not a rod as the noise dissipates when idled above 1000 RPM. Took it to a local land rover shop and was told it was either a bad oil pump or the sleeve in the cylinder at the back of the engine has come loose and is knocking up against the head gasket. Technician privately indicated both are known issues and that a new engine is required in either case and that lr north america knows of the issues and has refused to assist owners or issue a recall. Cost of new engine is between $8,000 and 12,000 depending on who you talk with. Since the only real issue so far is the noise factor (sounds like a diesel while idling), technician further advised it would be best to keep driving the lr until it completely failed as the price of new engine would not be more and I should get as much from the original as possible. Request the federal safety agency lobby on behalf of owners to get this issue resolved between owners and lrna. Issues are obvious manufacturing defects and lr should be held accountable for the problem and offer some type solution to the consumer. The federal safety agency should issue some sort of fine if possible to force lr to make good on their product.

Filed Feb 27, 2009 · Engine · 53,715 miles · FL

I have a 2003 land rover that just passed 50 k and started ticking from the engine. I took it to the dealer and they told me that I had a oil pump failure and I need a new engine. That will cost 8000$. Why do we have to pay that amount of money when the manufacturer has hundreds of these failures.

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Engine · AL

Land rover needs to recall all affected discovery vehicles with oil pump problems. I have had a ticking noise coming from the engine which my mechanic says is caused form lack of oil. After researching the problem, I have found several occasions where this has happened due to a production error. And the only fix is replacing the entire engine? I'm amazed this problem has not gotten more attention!