Land Rover Discovery II years to avoid
No model year of the Land Rover Discovery II stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Land Rover Discovery II years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Land Rover Discovery II complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Land Rover Discovery II problems
All model years combined.
- Engine68
- Brakes65
- Transmission35
- Acceleration15
- Airbags13
- Electrical12
- Steering8
- Driver assistance7
- Body6
- Suspension5
- Locks5
- Visibility4
Most reported problems on the Land Rover Discovery II
Land Rover Discovery II problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 83 | 22 | Engine | 61,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 53 | 63 | Engine | 58,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 74 | 34 | Engine | 80,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 68 | 31 | Brakes | 65,000 | 5 | 12 | |
| 2000 | - | 40 | Brakes | 62,000 | 9 | 5 | |
| 1999 | - | 36 | Brakes | 79,000 | 6 | 5 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Land Rover Discovery II
What years of the Land Rover Discovery II should you avoid?
No single model year of the Land Rover Discovery II has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Land Rover Discovery II?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Land Rover Discovery II?
Engine, with 68 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (65) and transmission (35).
How many recalls does the Land Rover Discovery II have?
9 recalls between 1999 and 2004. The 2000 model year has the most, with 9.
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