Land Rover Discovery Recall R/2015/118: Panoramic Roof May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 23 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 833
- vehicles in the UK
- P065
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Discovery vehicles built between 13 August 2012 and 14 September 2012. The panoramic roof adhesive and primer used in the assembly bonding of the panoramic roof glass panel may not have been to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply the correct primer and adhesive to the panoramic roof assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The panoramic roof adhesive and primer used in the assembly bonding of the panoramic roof glass panel may not have been to the correct specification. If the concern occurs there will initially be wind noise when driving or parked and on closing a door the panoramic roof might be seen to lift. If the concern is not rectified the panoramic roof could detach from the vehicle when it is in motion causing risk of collision/injury to other road users.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PANORAMIC ROOF MAY DETACH Defect: The panoramic roof adhesive and primer used in the assembly bonding of the panoramic roof glass panel may not have been to the correct specification. If the concern occurs there will initially be wind noise when driving or parked and on closing a door the panoramic roof might be seen to lift. If the concern is not rectified the panoramic roof could detach from the vehicle when it is in motion causing risk of collision/injury to other road users. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply the correct primer and adhesive to the panoramic roof assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause risk of collision/injury to other road users.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and apply the correct primer and adhesive to the panoramic roof assembly.
Are You Affected?
Discovery built between 13 August 2012 and 14 September 2012 may be included. Land Rover estimates 833 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 P065 or the DVSA reference R/2015/118. 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/2015/082 on 11 May 2015, for dynamic stability control may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2015/119 on 4 Aug 2015, for vehicle door(s) may open when car is in motion. You can also see every Land Rover recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/118, launched 23 July 2015. 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.