Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2003/178: Throttle May Stick In Open Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 168
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/178
- DVSA reference
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 27 January 2003 and 26 March 2003. The throttle spindle within the throttle body may stick in the open position when the accelerator pedal is released. The dealer will fit a quality assured throttle body. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The throttle spindle within the throttle body may stick in the open position when the accelerator pedal is released.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THROTTLE MAY STICK IN OPEN POSITION Defect: The throttle spindle within the throttle body may stick in the open position when the accelerator pedal is released. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured throttle body.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: throttle may stick in open position.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured throttle body.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 27 January 2003 and 26 March 2003 may be included. Land Rover estimates 168 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/2003/178. 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/2003/054 on 30 Apr 2003, for sticking throttle. The one launched after it was R/2003/179 on 31 Mar 2004, for possibility of underbonnet fire. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/178, launched 31 March 2004. 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.