MYRModel Year Report

2001 Land Rover Discovery

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2001 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:52:33.435Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Land Rover Discovery Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 49 complaints 1996: 65 complaints 1997: 35 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 17 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 13 complaints 2001 2002: 17 complaints 2003: 48 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2019: 38 complaints 2019 2020: 18 complaints 2021: 10 complaints 2022: 7 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2001: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
199415
199549
199665
199735
199833
199917
200030
200113
200217
200348
200429
20062
20165
201754
201836
201938
202018
202110
20227
20237
20247
20250
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes.

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TRUCK ABS, DOWNHILL DESCENT, TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON WHEN BRAKE APPLIED. ALL THREE LIGHTS ARE ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130106

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 13 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

INJURY
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WHILE PARKING FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL GAVE WAY AND FOLDED UNDER VEHICLE. *MR THE CONSUMERS SON RECEIVED A BRUISE FROM THE SEAT BELT. THE CONSUMERS MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD GIVEN AWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030604

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

INJURY
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THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HAD GIVEN AWAY AND FOLDED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD FAILED AND THE CONSUMER MUST HAVE HIT AN OBJECT. MR SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030403

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010104 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 00V377000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V377000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2000 ● 1998 ● 2018

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 2017 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.