Land Rover Discovery Recall R/1996/101: Latching Of Front Right Hand Door, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Jan 1997
- Launched
- 22,723
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/101
- DVSA reference
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 14 April 1995 and 23 July 1996. Under certain circumstances it is possible that the front right hand door may not latch properly. The dealer will fit in all cases a modified screw to the lock to eliminate the concern but where the check indicates that the latch may be binding. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain circumstances it is possible that the front right hand door may not latch properly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LATCHING OF FRONT RIGHT HAND DOOR Defect: Under certain circumstances it is possible that the front right hand door may not latch properly. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the operation of the front right hand door checked. In all cases a modified screw will be fitted to the lock to eliminate the concern but where the check indicates that the latch may be binding
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: latching of front right hand door.
The Fix
The dealer will fit in all cases a modified screw to the lock to eliminate the concern but where the check indicates that the latch may be binding.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 14 April 1995 and 23 July 1996 may be included. Land Rover estimates 22,723 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/101. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/1996/032 on 29 Mar 1996, for cracking of rear suspension composite links. The one launched after it was R/1998/003 on 20 Mar 1998, for involuntary operation of air bag. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/101, launched 24 January 1997. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.