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Reliability Database

Land Rover

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 5,933 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

7 Models
65 Engines Rated
15 Generations
5,933 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
27 recommended 29 caution 9 avoid

Full-Size SUV

5 models
Defender
1 generation · 3 engines
2020-2025
1 recommended 2 caution
Range Rover
3 generations · 16 engines
2003-20122013-20222023-2025
7 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid
Range Rover Evoque
2 generations · 8 engines
2012-20192020-2025
7 caution 1 avoid
Range Rover Sport
3 generations · 13 engines
2006-20132014-20222023-2025
7 recommended 4 caution 2 avoid
Range Rover Velar
1 generation · 7 engines
2018-2025
4 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Midsize SUV

2 models
Discovery
4 generations · 10 engines
2000-20042005-20092010-20162017-2025
6 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
Discovery Sport
1 generation · 8 engines
2015-2025
2 recommended 4 caution 2 avoid
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