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    Land Rover Discovery

    EPA MPG: NA

    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    First Take
    Among the Discovery's noteworthy features are an optional "active cornering enhancement" (ACE) system that reduces body roll, an off-road hill-descent system, and an optional self-leveling rear air suspension. But in contrast to its considerable off-road prowess, the Discovery lacks finesse on pavement. The steering is imprecise, and the ride is stiff and choppy. We tested a Discovery with the ACE suspension and found that its tail could swing out abruptly in emergency maneuvers. Overwhelmed by the Discovery's 4,700-pound curb weight, the outmoded 4.0-liter V8 delivers both lackluster acceleration and abysmal fuel economy. Some controls are awkward to use and cryptically labeled. The front seats don't go back far enough for tall drivers, and the small door openings and high step-in make access difficult. A brace of tiny third-row seats is optional.

    2002 SUVs Reliability

    No Data Available

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Acceptable
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Acceptable
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

    Land Rover vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Acceptable
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2002 Luxury SUVs 3-row Ratings

    Features & Specs
    Body Style
      4-door SUV
    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear, 2 third
    Drive Wheels
    4WD
    Engines Available
    • 4-liter V8 (188 hp)
    Transmissions Available
    • 4-speed automatic
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Model History