MYRModel Year Report

2001 Land Rover Discovery II

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2001 Land Rover Discovery II
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:46:22.190Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
31
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 31 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004
1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 31 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004
1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 40 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 31 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 63 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004

2001: 31 complaints

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YearComplaints
199936
200040
200131
200234
200363
200422

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

29% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Owner was driving at approximately 5 MPH and vehicle surged forward and began accelerating. Vehicle went across a ditch, and landed up side down. Vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries. Also, upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-01

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Land Rover Discovery II. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the throttle cable was replaced but the failure recurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-21

When attempting to apply the brake pedal consumer is actually depressing accelerator pedal at same time. Consumer feels that brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close which is causing pedal misapplication.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-20

Power train

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer parked vehicle, took keys out of the ignition, and got out of vehicle. The vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed a retaining wall without anyone being in the vehicle. The dealership replaced the enter transmission shift lock system.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-06

While driving, the drive shaft detached from the vehicle while in motion. There was a loss of drive and we could not use the transmission park function to put the car in park. Instead we had to use the emergency brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-03

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Electrical system

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and control module.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-08-13Equipment01V229001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits. A power interrupt solenoid, possibly included in the winch assembly, can develop an electrical leak path to…

    Remedy: Dealers will call owners to arrange for an inspection time to determine if a defective power interrupt solenoid was installed. If it was, the solenoid will be replaced. Owner notification began…

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    2002-03-06Vehicle speed control02V028000 On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

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    2002-03-06Service brakes, hydraulic02V022000 On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new ECU. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

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    2004-06-02Engine and engine cooling04V006000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (Ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the banjo bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the banjo bolt and dowty washers will be replaced. Owner…

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    2004-06-02Service brakes, hydraulic04V005000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards No. 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems," And No. 135, "Passenger car brake…

    Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during May 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at…

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    2012-05-04Power train12E010000 Jaguar Land Rover north america, inc. (Land Rover) is recalling certain rear driveshaft couplings, Land Rover branded part number TVF100010, manufactured from April 2011 through November 2011, sold…

    Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected rear driveshaft couplers free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover north…

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V229001 · Equipment
  • Recall 02V028000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 02V022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 04V006000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 04V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 12E010000 · Power train
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.