Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension4
- Service brakes2
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Power train1
- Engine1
- Structure1
- Electrical system1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 11 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Land Rover Discovery failed the safety check 2.50% of the time — 25% more often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 124,520 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2001 Land Rover Discovery cars on Dutch roads are the 4.0 petrol (136 kW, 182 hp) and 2.5 diesel (102 kW, 137 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 136 kW 182 hp | 56 |
| 2.5 diesel | 102 kW 137 hp | 39 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
96 first registered in 2001 are on Dutch roads; 11% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen61
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde44
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm35
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt30
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld23
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af16
- Fusee(kogel) te veel speling16
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht16
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,526 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3,453 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 4,055 of these cars first registered in 2001 took their annual MOT test. 61% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2001 the figure was 59%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.4% | 19.3% |
| Suspension | 16.7% | 15.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | 9.7% |
| Brakes | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Steering | 6.7% | 3.7% |
| Visibility | 6.1% | 7.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
143 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 27% arrived as used imports, 66% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
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 VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10214018 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 10136669 | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. |
| 10125267 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)