MYRModel Year Report

2002 Land Rover Discovery

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2002 Land Rover Discovery
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:33:23.879Z

Only 17 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 17 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, 2002 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 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 48 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 37 complaints 2019: 38 complaints 2019 2020: 18 complaints 2021: 10 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2022 2023: 7 complaints 2024: 7 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2002: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
199415
199549
199665
199735
199833
199917
200030
200113
200217
200348
200429
20062
20165
201754
201837
201938
202018
202110
20229
20237
20247
20250
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

6 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

FIRE
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FIRE ORIGINATED RIGHT REAR SECION ENGINE AROUND HEATER HOSES-ONE HEARTER HOSE LEAKED OR RUPTURED ALLOWING ENGINE COOLANT TO DRIP DOWN ONTO HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD IGNITING THE COOLANT CAUSE FIRE

NHTSA ODI report, 20040525

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031112

POWER TRAIN

4 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and driveline.

CRASH INJURY
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CATASTROPHIC INJURIES SUSTAINED!!!! LOSS OF LIFE ALMOST OCCURRED! I WAS DRIVING MY LAND ROVER ON A HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170927

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

VISIBILITY

2 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and sun/moon roof assembly.

SUSPENSION

1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2000 ● 1998 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1996 ◆ 2017 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Land Rover Discovery?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Land Rover Discovery have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.