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Land Rover Discovery

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$3,875 - $4,100

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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.
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2002 SUVs Reliability

No Data Available

Crash 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 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 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

$3,875 - $4,100
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$3,375 - $4,350
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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.

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Model History
2017-
Current Generation

The LR4’s successor is a luxury three-row SUV that blends on-road civility with off-road and towing prowess. We found the 340-hp, 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine provides ample power and the eight-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly; this combo returned 17 mpg overall in our tests. A 254-hp, 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 is also available. The second row can fit three adults, but it is too low for optimal comfort, and accessing the tight third-row seat is awkward. While the optional air suspension makes the ride steady and controlled, the Disco is a bit lumbering in corners. Controls can be confusing, but the front seats are very comfortable and the quiet cabin is nicely furnished. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking became standard in 2019, and blind spot warning in 2020.  New for 2021 is a 2.0-liter turbo four cylinder as the standard engine. Also, a 3.0-liter turbo six cylinder replaced the supercharged V6. Finally, rear cross traffic warning is standard for 2021.

1999-2016
1999 Redesign Year

A redesign for 1999 Discovery added notable features. Among them: an optional active-cornering system that reduces body roll, an off-road hill-descent system, and an optional self-leveling rear air suspension. But this capable off-road vehicle lacks finesse on the pavement. The steering is imprecise, the ride is stiff and choppy, and the tail can swing out abruptly in emergency maneuvers. Acceleration is lackluster and fuel economy abysmal. Some controls are awkward and cryptically labeled. The front seats dont go back far enough for tall drivers, and a high floor and small doors hinder access. Third-row seats for two small passengers are optional.