2001 Land Rover Discovery Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Land Rover Discovery, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2001 Land Rover Discovery. While driving approximately 50 MPH, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to brake properly while the traction control, ABS, and down hill sensor warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10695193, filed 2015-03, 130,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 21% |
| 2003 | 9 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 23% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 5 | 29% |
| 1998 | 5 | 15% |
| 1997 | 13 | 37% |
| 1996 | 19 | 29% |
| 1995 | 4 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Land Rover Discovery
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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