Is the Land Rover Discovery Reliable?
2004–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Land Rover Discovery Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 92 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 6 | 19 | — | — | 76 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 30 | 2 | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 4 | 24 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 3 | 53 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Discovery Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Discovery scores 17 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known Land Rover Discovery Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 137 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Land Rover Discovery reliable?+
The Land Rover Discovery scores 85/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 23 recall campaigns and 137 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Discovery is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Discovery achieved the highest reliability score of 93/100 with 2 recalls and 2 complaints.
How many miles does a Discovery last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Land Rover Discovery owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Discovery will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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