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2001 Land Rover Discovery II Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 31 total for the year
Median mileage
121,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II, 3% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Ii. The contact stated that the engine cooling failed causing the serpentine belt to fail. The active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt lost torque and allowed fluid to leak past the joint. The contact was informed of the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v006000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to a dealer who verified that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10471938, filed 2012-08, 121,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200429%
200358%
200113%
200013%
199913%

Other parts of the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II

Brakes
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology