Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Recall R/2010/147: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 255
- vehicles in the UK
- P021
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery, Range Rover vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 30 June 2009. The front pump bearing on some aftermarket replacement High Pressure Fuel Pumps may fail due to lack of sufficient lubrication. The dealer will replace fuel pump with the latest specification pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front pump bearing on some aftermarket replacement High Pressure Fuel Pumps may fail due to lack of sufficient lubrication. This will cause failure of the shaft seal which will cause a fuel leak and if not rectified could cause a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The front pump bearing on some aftermarket replacement High Pressure Fuel Pumps may fail due to lack of sufficient lubrication. This will cause failure of the shaft seal which will cause a fuel leak and if not rectified could cause a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pump with the latest specification pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause failure of the shaft seal which will cause a fuel leak and if not rectified could cause a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace fuel pump with the latest specification pump.
Are You Affected?
Discovery, Range Rover built between 1 January 2006 and 30 June 2009 may be included. Land Rover estimates 255 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 P021 or the DVSA reference R/2010/147. 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/2009/091 on 4 Dec 2009, for parking brake may become ineffective. The one launched after it was R/2010/232 on 4 Apr 2011, for parking brake efficiency can be affected. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/147, launched 3 December 2010. 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.