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Land Rover DiscoveryModel year report

2001 Land Rover Discovery Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
83,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and engine cooling (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 83,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Suspension: “While driving at 45 MPH and when approaching a turn vehicle swayed from side to side. After losing control vehicle continued to sway from side to side. Then, vehicle tipped over and flipped several times into a ditch. Four persons were slightly injured in the incident. A Land Rover mechanic informed the consumer that stabilizer bar was the likely cause of the problem. Ak”

NHTSA complaint #10055355, filed 2004-01, 54,000 miles

Brakes: “Truck ABS, downhill descent, traction control came on when brake applied. All three lights are on. In event I was driving during snow or slippery conditions down hill vehicle would of been very difficult to control resulting in crash and physical injury. The car was diagnosed as a shutter valve failure which can be result of brake fluid corroding electrical switches or just outright failure where repair estimates range from $1200 to $3800. This issue is notorious among 1999-2004 Discovery's. Why wait until someone is killed eventually to issue a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10491550, filed 2013-01, 131,930 miles

Engine cooling: “While driving on the highway a red light next to the temperature gauge came on and the temperature lever went to high. Coolant pressure connection was disconnected, and all the coolant leaked out. This caused damage to several components. The official cause had not yet been determined although dealership acknowledged that this problem existed with the 1999 models.”

NHTSA complaint #10053652, filed 2004-01, 82,000 miles

Electrical system: “Ignition switch assembly failed - could not unlock steering wheel . Had to have car towed away from gas station pump on a sunday ($75) in athens ga. Then on a week day had to have vehicle towed from athens ga to augusta ga ($350)(to a landrover dealer) to fix it. Ignition switch assembly had to be replaced ($778).”

NHTSA complaint #10246018, filed 2008-10, 98,501 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,199 and 98,501 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–7544%75–10022%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 83,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2003320043200520083201320152016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Land Rover Discovery version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Discovery Series II 4WD/AWD4.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121613$6,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20248—5—21—Too new
20237—6—21—Too new
20221176,0006—21—Not enough data
202111108,0296—21—Not enough data
20201941,5086—18—Rising
20193953,0004—1848 · TypicalRising
20183714,1444—1859 · TypicalRising
20175525,0003—1850 · TypicalStable
2016530,7000———Not enough data
20042976,6880—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034873,0001—12Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20021770,0000—13—Stable
20011383,0001—13—Not enough data
20003087,0001—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199917175,0002—14—Stable
19983377,7471—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19973565,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199665110,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19954979,5003—13Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199415110,0001—13—Stable

All Land Rover Discovery model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Land Rover Discovery is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2001 Land Rover Discovery been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Land Rover Discovery (Discovery Series II, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 83,000 miles and the middle half falls between 68,199 and 98,501 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.