2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 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.
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 13
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.
The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point.
Bulletin SFCC_08MAR18_16 · Electrical System · Mar 2018Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
Bulletin SFCC-14SEP17 · Equipment · Sep 2017"ISSUE: REPORTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OF ENGINE DAMAGE OCCURRING, WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE USE OF NON-APPROVED ENGINE INDUCTION / FUEL INJECTION CLEANING EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ""VACU-FLUSH"" TYPE EQUIPMENT. CAUSE: THE USE OF…
Bulletin SSM56457 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine · Oct 2014Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
Bulletin LTB00389NAS3 · Equipment · Nov 2013"ISSUE: THIS SSM HAS BEEN RELEASED TO ADDRESS THE HIGH NUMBER OF SPEAKER ASSEMBLIES RETURNED, MANY OF WHICH ARE DEEMED AS NO FAULT FOUND. CAUSE: INCORRECT DIAGNOSIS."
Bulletin SSM68378 · Equipment · Sep 2013SHUTTLE VALVE SWITCH RELATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM /TRACTION CONTROL /HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION TROUBLESHOOTING. ALL LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT
Bulletin 700205 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2006TROUBLESHOOTING ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)/HDC/TC WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II. *TT
Bulletin 700704 · Electrical System · Mar 2006REVISED FRONT SHOCK REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND TIMES-REPLACES THE PUBLISHED INFORMATION ON GTR SECTION 60.30.02. *SC
Bulletin 600205 · Equipment · Mar 2005REVISED PROCEDURE AND TIME FOR STEERING BOX INSTALLATION. *SC
Bulletin 570305 · Equipment · Mar 2005HANDBRAKE VIBRATION NOISE. *TT
Bulletin 700604 · Parking Brake · Oct 2004Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the DISCOVERY SERIES II. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2002 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 2002Brakes
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 2002Source: 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.
