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Land Rover Discovery II

1999–2003 only

51 classified complaints

1999–2003 Land Rover Discovery II models have 51 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 86,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1999–2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Land Rover Discovery II report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 1999–2003 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 76,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 106,618 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 7 complaints

Median onset: 117,235 miles.

Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Head gasket and cylinder head · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

Typical repair: $1,620–$3,010 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 2 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 100.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 1 complaints

Median onset: 121,000 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1999–2003 model years. See the full Land Rover Discovery II report for every year and full specs/safety data.