2002 Land Rover Discovery II Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 41%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II, 41% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving our Land Rover it started to overheat. I pulled of to the side of the road while smoke came from under the hood. I had it towed to a repair shop since it would not start after allowing it to cool. The repair shop indicated that the aluminum cams had melted and that they alone could not be repaired. They stated an engine replacement would be necessary. Cost $5600 - $7300. Miles on vehicle at time of incident 87,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10361079, filed 2010-10, 87,000 miles“Head gasket leak. Common problem with this SUV. Local lr repair said $1650 - $2500. Head gaskets on this engine can go out every 35k. Coolant leaks from the back of the cylinder head. Not detrimental, but can cause the constant smell of coolant. No puddles. My coolant level drops about a quart a month. Hardly worth $1650 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10262698, filed 2009-03, 87,000 miles“Land rover Discovery Ii well maintained at 112 miles presented slight coolant and oil leakage. Overheated twice. Coolant leak worsened resulting in visual inspection by owner. Severe coolant leak evident from right side rear head gasket and either left side front head gasket or front cover. Oil leak isolated to left side valve cover. Engine undergoing teardown to determine damage extent and repairability. Estimate $2,500 assuming steel cylinder liners have not moved out of position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367919, filed 2010-11, 112,000 miles“Land rover Discovery Ii well maintained at 112 miles presented slight coolant and oil leakage. Overheated twice. Coolant leak worsened resulting in visual inspection by owner. Severe coolant leak evident from right side rear head gasket and either left side front head gasket or front cover. Oil leak isolated to left side valve cover. Engine undergoing teardown to determine damage extent and repairability. Estimate $2,500 assuming steel cylinder liners have not moved out of position. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367920, filed 2010-11, 112,000 miles“My 2002 landrover discovery began to over heat. The engine has 68k on it, they stated the head gasket is blown and fluids leaked internally. Cost to replace engine is 10,500.00, refurbished engine runs 7,300.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10246219, filed 2008-10, 68,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V006000Jan 6, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.Covers: Land Rover Discovery II 2000–2003
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Land Rover Discovery II
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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.
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