Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2004/093: Possibility That The Rear Fuel Line May Chafe Against Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Aug 2004
- Launched
- 33,491
- vehicles in the UK
- a169
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 30 June 2001 and 19 April 2004. Rear fuel line may chafe with ABS/ Water sensor and fuel pump harnesses with the possibility that a fuel leak may develop. The dealer will remove original convolute tubing and replace with smooth PVC tape. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rear fuel line may chafe with ABS/ Water sensor and fuel pump harnesses with the possibility that a fuel leak may develop.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR FUEL LINE MAY CHAFE AGAINST HARNESS Defect: Rear fuel line may chafe with ABS/ Water sensor and fuel pump harnesses with the possibility that a fuel leak may develop Remedy: Remove original convolute tubing and replace with smooth PVC tape. Additionally change fuel line and re-route the wiring harness to run to the side of the fuel lines.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that the rear fuel line may chafe against harness.
The Fix
The dealer will remove original convolute tubing and replace with smooth PVC tape.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 30 June 2001 and 19 April 2004 may be included. Land Rover estimates 33,491 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 a169 or the DVSA reference R/2004/093. 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/2004/076 on 11 Aug 2004, for possibility of the left hand child lock disengaging. The one launched after it was R/2004/184 on 4 Nov 2004, for incorrect manufacturer of the passenger airbag. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/093, launched 11 August 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.