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 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 5 | 6 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 4 | 21 | — | 1 | 74 | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | 35 | 2 | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 2 | 27 | — | — | 88 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 1 | 53 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Discovery Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Discovery scores 14 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 157 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Land Rover Discovery reliable?+
The Land Rover Discovery scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 31 recall campaigns and 157 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Discovery is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2017 Discovery achieved the highest reliability score of 90/100 with 1 recall and 53 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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