Model year guide

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

Owner complaints51
Combined13 mpg

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2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II common problems

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2002 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.

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.

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.

2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II trims & engines on record

Trims
SE
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl

2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II vehicles on record

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Other Land Rover Discovery Series II model years

2001 2000

2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II?

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II get?

The 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (12 city / 16 highway).

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