Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1996. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2024.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Discovery | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Discovery | 8 | 5 |
| 2023 Discovery | 7 | 6 |
| 2022 Discovery | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 Discovery | 11 | 6 |
| 2020 Discovery | 19 | 6 |
| 2019 Discovery | 38 | 4 |
| 2018 Discovery | 37 | 4 |
| 2017 Discovery | 55 | 3 |
| 2016 Discovery | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Discovery | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Discovery | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Discovery | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 Discovery | 48 | 1 |
| 2002 Discovery | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Discovery | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 Discovery | 30 | 1 |
| 1999 Discovery | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 Discovery | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 Discovery | 35 | 1 |
| 1996 DiscoveryMost complaints | 65 | 2 |
| 1995 Discovery | 49 | 3 |
| 1994 Discovery | 15 | 1 |
| 1993 Discovery | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 Discovery | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system112
- Power train63
- Service brakes, hydraulic60
- Engine57
- Unknown or other54
- Vehicle speed control49
- Engine and engine cooling47
- Structure46
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 25 Discovery vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 14 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 8 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SUV MHEV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4wd | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Land Rover Discovery SUV 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Land Rover Discovery SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 17 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.4–19.2 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Discovery P300 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.9 | 11.2 |
| 2025 | Discovery P300 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| 2024 | Discovery P300 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| 2023 | Discovery P360 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.1 | 9.3 | 10.9 |
| 2022 | Discovery P360 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| 2021 | Discovery P360 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | Discovery Td6 Diesel · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.3 | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| 2019 | Discovery Td6 Diesel · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Diesel | 11.3 | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| 2004 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 21.6 | 16.2 | 19.2 |
| 2003 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 21.6 | 16.2 | 19.2 |
| 2002 | Discovery Series II 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.9 | 15.3 | 17.8 |
| 2000 | Discovery Series II 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 19.6 | 14.9 | 17.5 |
| 1999 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| 1998 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| 1997 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| 1996 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.7 | 15.4 | 17.2 |
| 1995 | Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 20.3 | 16.1 | 18.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
6,301 Discovery cars are on the New Zealand register; 41% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| 2025 | 103 | 101 | 2 |
| 2024 | 101 | 96 | 5 |
| 2023 | 82 | 75 | 6 |
| 2022 | 102 | 100 | 2 |
| 2021 | 136 | 122 | 14 |
| 2020 | 148 | 122 | 26 |
| 2019 | 270 | 209 | 56 |
| 2018 | 310 | 199 | 108 |
| 2017 | 365 | 244 | 118 |
| 2016 | 340 | 221 | 114 |
| 2015 | 274 | 176 | 94 |
| 2014 | 195 | 141 | 47 |
| 2013 | 159 | 106 | 50 |
| 2012 | 144 | 86 | 56 |
| 2011 | 216 | 129 | 83 |
| 2010 | 183 | 86 | 96 |
| 2009 | 70 | 25 | 44 |
| 2008 | 114 | 42 | 69 |
| 2007 | 197 | 85 | 102 |
| 2006 | 277 | 109 | 160 |
| 2005 | 334 | 152 | 166 |
| 2004 | 125 | 68 | 48 |
| 2003 | 142 | 77 | 53 |
| 2002 | 150 | 106 | 34 |
| 2001 | 143 | 95 | 39 |
| 2000 | 147 | 96 | 38 |
| 1999 | 182 | 97 | 73 |
| 1998 | 122 | 50 | 63 |
| 1997 | 229 | 56 | 163 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
2,692 Discovery cars are on Dutch roads; 50% arrived later as imports, and 1,488 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 | €134,518 |
| 2021 | 21 | €134,844 |
| 2020 | 38 | €126,276 |
| 2019 | 66 | €126,032 |
| 2018 | 173 | €121,927 |
| 2017 | 199 | €117,449 |
| 2016 | 91 | €113,549 |
| 2015 | 88 | €111,330 |
| 2014 | 110 | €111,985 |
| 2013 | 88 | €110,461 |
| 2012 | 142 | €105,158 |
| 2011 | 168 | €104,050 |
| 2010 | 179 | €100,185 |
| 2009 | 69 | €94,150 |
| 2008 | 101 | €92,055 |
| 2007 | 135 | €107,939 |
| 2006 | 156 | €91,540 |
| 2005 | 289 | €90,680 |
| 2004 | 93 | — |
| 2003 | 74 | €54,353 |
| 2002 | 71 | — |
| 2001 | 96 | — |
| 2000 | 78 | €46,556 |
| 1999 | 59 | — |
| 1998 | 35 | — |
| 1997 | 28 | — |
| 1996 | 21 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 3,252 Discovery cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 77 of those collisions were fatal and 670 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 705 | 14 | 167 |
| 2024 | 501 | 15 | 105 |
| 2023 | 678 | 12 | 141 |
| 2022 | 695 | 18 | 139 |
| 2021 | 673 | 18 | 118 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
261,834 Discovery cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,844 | 73 |
| 2024 | 9,786 | 282 |
| 2023 | 8,570 | 60 |
| 2022 | 6,546 | 46 |
| 2021 | 11,788 | 146 |
| 2020 | 15,499 | 136 |
| 2019 | 22,060 | 304 |
| 2018 | 25,065 | 473 |
| 2017 | 30,722 | 862 |
| 2016 | 28,792 | 1,087 |
| 2015 | 21,596 | 770 |
| 2014 | 6,370 | 295 |
| 2013 | 5,188 | 362 |
| 2012 | 5,635 | 576 |
| 2011 | 4,791 | 749 |
| 2010 | 5,086 | 1,070 |
| 2009 | 4,055 | 953 |
| 2008 | 3,504 | 1,247 |
| 2007 | 4,529 | 2,258 |
| 2006 | 5,514 | 2,601 |
| 2005 | 5,848 | 2,620 |
| 2004 | 4,700 | 2,947 |
| 2003 | 4,097 | 3,161 |
| 2002 | 3,149 | 3,066 |
| 2001 | 2,526 | 3,453 |
| 2000 | 1,556 | 3,048 |
| 1999 | 1,461 | 3,506 |
| 1998 | 748 | 3,102 |
| 1997 | 714 | 4,649 |
| 1996 | 583 | 4,546 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
155,598 Discovery cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 73% passed first time, against 68% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 553 | 92% |
| 2020 | 6,194 | 88% |
| 2019 | 7,989 | 88% |
| 2018 | 8,497 | 86% |
| 2017 | 9,940 | 85% |
| 2016 | 9,913 | 81% |
| 2015 | 9,374 | 80% |
| 2014 | 7,591 | 78% |
| 2013 | 6,516 | 75% |
| 2012 | 7,033 | 74% |
| 2011 | 6,260 | 73% |
| 2010 | 6,794 | 71% |
| 2009 | 5,485 | 67% |
| 2008 | 5,432 | 64% |
| 2007 | 7,457 | 63% |
| 2006 | 8,600 | 62% |
| 2005 | 8,626 | 63% |
| 2004 | 6,980 | 63% |
| 2003 | 6,259 | 63% |
| 2002 | 5,142 | 63% |
| 2001 | 4,055 | 61% |
| 2000 | 2,705 | 64% |
| 1999 | 2,340 | 66% |
| 1998 | 1,334 | 66% |
| 1997 | 1,224 | 70% |
| 1996 | 1,050 | 66% |
| 1995 | 910 | 70% |
| 1994 | 694 | 70% |
| 1993 | 369 | 67% |
| 1992 | 167 | 67% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Discovery | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Suspension | 9.0% | 10.8% |
| Brakes | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Tyres | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Visibility | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Steering | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.1% | 4.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
129,697 new Land Rover Discovery cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (450), Poland (126), Iceland (86).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,138 | 225 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1,341 | 227 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 6,898 | 233 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 9,966 | 247 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 13,975 | 241 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 18,070 | 181 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 14,461 | — |
| 2015 | 11,450 | — |
| 2014 | 10,362 | — |
| 2013 | 9,331 | — |
| 2012 | 10,334 | — |
| 2011 | 10,075 | — |
| 2010 | 12,296 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
1,907 Land Rover Discovery cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 9.8 l/100 km on the road, against 8.5 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 16% more.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 531 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Diesel hybrid | 1,150 | 9.8 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Diesel hybrid van | 226 | 9.5 | 8.5 | +12% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel hybrid Land Rover Discovery uses 9.8 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,470 litres: £2,936 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £2,936 | £2,948 |
| Germany | €3,338 | €3,351 |
| Spain | €2,783 | €2,794 |
| Italy | €3,306 | €3,319 |
| Belgium | €3,462 | €3,476 |
| United States | $2,442 | $2,452 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Discovery in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The bolts intended for use with the retaining bracket are not correctly marked in accordance with the ISO standard. This could lead users to follow incorrect installation instructions, preventing the retaining bracket from functioning properly. As a result, th…
The tow hook mechanism may gradually deteriorate, causing the trailer to become detached during use and potentially causing injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, …
The fuel tank wall near the inlet check valve is thinner than specified. In the event of a crash, the tank may not withstand the impact adequately, which could lead to fuel leakage and potentially cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation o…
Corrosion of the airbag connector may increase electrical resistance, which could prevent the driver airbag from deploying correctly in the event of an accident. This increases the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval…
The driver airbag connectors in the steering column has shown that they may corrode. Over time, the airbag might not deploy as intended and therefore could increase the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and marke…
Corrosion in the locking system of the rear doors can cause them to unlock unintentionally, without an indication on the instrument panel, increasing the risk of an accident, injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market …
The engines may become blocked, which can cause external oil leakage or oil transfer into the air intake system, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their traile…
The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensioners This can result in reduced or complete loss of pretension in the event of a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the…
Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel feed hose assembly may have been incorrectly routed and as a result could split. This may lead to a fuel leak into the engine bay, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approv…
Due to an error in the assembly process, the occupant detection system (ODS) of the front passenger seat had not been installed on the seat cushion. As a result, no audible signal sounds and no warning symbol will appear on the instrument panel to warn the dri…
The starter battery ground stud in the boot area may provide insufficient contact.This may cause various electrical faults, such as the vehicle not starting, stalling while in motion, losing all electrical power and the exterior lights going out without warnin…
The fixing nuts which connect the exhaust downpipe to the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly and could loosen over time.This may cause a hot exhaust gas leak into the engine bay, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply w…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
23 campaigns cover the Discovery; the latest 12 are below.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar, Jaguar E-Pace, F-Pace, and Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The DC-DC converter may malfunction due to an electrical overload that can occur during high power demand. Additionally, a software error can cause the DC-DC converter to stop functioning at vehicle start-up under certain circumstances. Failure of the DC-DC converter will result in the loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs). Insufficient electrical load balancing during times of high demand can lead to a current overload condition and malfunction of the DCDC converter. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. The UniLatch Keyless Vehicle (KV) entry function may fail to properly latch the rear passenger doors, which can result in the doors opening while driving. In addition, the instrument cluster open-door warning light may fail to alert the driver of this condition.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2023 Range Rover, Defender, 2022-2023 Discovery, and 2023 Range Rover Velar vehicles. The engine cam carrier oil channel may be blocked, which can lead to an oil leak.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021 Range Rover, 2022 Range Rover Sport, 2020-2021 Range Rover Velar, Discovery Sport, 2020-2022 Discovery, and Defender vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The Auto High Beam (AHB) system does not indicate through the instrument cluster when the high beams are illuminated automatically. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Discovery vehicles. A loose contact between the battery ground stud and the chassis may result in various electrical faults, possibly causing a loss of electrical power or the vehicle to shut down while driving.
NHTSA recalls