Model year guide

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined13 mpg
Typical price$1,278

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II worth?

Low
$700
Typical price
$1,278
High
$2,700

From 9 comparable 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
185.4 in
Width
74.4 in
Height
76.4 in
Wheelbase
100.0 in
Curb weight
4,575 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
61.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Engine

On certain sport utility vehicles the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands. Breakage of the cable strands can result in the throttle being stuck in the open position, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace…

Transport Canada #2002078 · Oct 2002

Brakes

On certain sport utility vehicles contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ecu) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate abs activation. This can lead to an increase in braking distance that is unanticipated by the driver. Correction: Dealers will install a new ECU.

Transport Canada #2002079 · Mar 2002

Powertrain

On certain vehicles, water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to various failure modes of the transmission. One of these failure modes results in incorrect operation of the park lock function that could allow a vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set. Correction: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic…

Transport Canada #2001123 · Jan 2001

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Land Rover Discovery Series II

The Land Rover Discovery is a series of sport utility vehicles produced by the British manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover—previously Land Rover—and marketed under the marque Land Rover. The series has been in its fifth generation since 2017. The first was introduced in 1989 and was the manufacturer's first model series to launch since the 1970 Range Rover—on which it was based—and the third new product line since the brand's conception by Rover in 1948. An influential vehicle within the automotive industry, the Discovery is one of the first true off-road capable family cars.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · SD
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II vehicles on record

Other Land Rover Discovery Series II model years

2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II get?

The 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 16 highway).

How much is a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II worth?

Comparable 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series II listings run roughly $700–$2,700, typically around $1,278 (from 9 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.