Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2003/179: Possibility Of Underbonnet Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 24,547
- vehicles in the UK
- ABD149
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 29 January 2000 and 30 September 2003. The active cornering enhancement system pump banjo bolt may loosen and allow fluid to leak past the joint. The dealer will check the pump banjo union for leaks and tighten the union bolt to the specified torque where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The active cornering enhancement system pump banjo bolt may loosen and allow fluid to leak past the joint. Resultant oil contamination of the engine compartment may lead to an underbonnet fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF UNDERBONNET FIRE Defect: The active cornering enhancement system pump banjo bolt may loosen and allow fluid to leak past the joint. Resultant oil contamination of the engine compartment may lead to an underbonnet fire. Remedy: Check the pump banjo union for leaks and tighten the union bolt to the specified torque where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an underbonnet fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the pump banjo union for leaks and tighten the union bolt to the specified torque where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 29 January 2000 and 30 September 2003 may be included. Land Rover estimates 24,547 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 campaign code ABD149 or the DVSA reference R/2003/179. 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/2003/178 on 31 Mar 2004, for throttle may stick in open position. The one launched after it was R/2003/180 on 31 Mar 2004, for possible loss of service brake. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/179, 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.