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Reliability Database

Land Rover

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 8,664 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

7 Models
146 Engines Rated
30 Generations
8,664 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
73 recommended 62 caution 11 avoid

Full-Size SUV

5 models
Defender
2 generations · 7 engines
2020-20252020-2025
3 recommended 4 caution
Range Rover
6 generations · 38 engines
2003-20122003-20122013-20222013-20222023-20252023-2025
20 recommended 16 caution 2 avoid
Range Rover Evoque
4 generations · 14 engines
2012-20192012-20192020-20252020-2025
3 recommended 10 caution 1 avoid
Range Rover Sport
6 generations · 32 engines
2006-20132006-20132014-20222014-20222023-20252023-2025
20 recommended 10 caution 2 avoid
Range Rover Velar
2 generations · 14 engines
2018-20252018-2025
8 recommended 5 caution 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Discovery
8 generations · 27 engines
2000-20042000-20042005-20092005-20092010-20162010-20162017-20252017-2025
13 recommended 11 caution 3 avoid
Discovery Sport
2 generations · 14 engines
2015-20252015-2025
6 recommended 6 caution 2 avoid
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