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Reliability Database

Land Rover

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 3,284 NHTSA complaints. Updated July 2026.

7 Models
98 Engines Rated
23 Generations
3,284 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
53 recommended 38 caution 7 avoid

Midsize SUV

3 models
Discovery
4 generations · 17 engines
2000-20042005-20092010-20162017-2025
7 recommended 8 caution 2 avoid
Range Rover Sport
3 generations · 19 engines
2006-20132014-20222023-2025
13 recommended 6 caution
Range Rover Velar
1 generation · 7 engines
2018-2025
4 recommended 3 caution

Compact SUV

2 models
Discovery Sport
8 generations · 20 engines
20022003200420052008200920102015-2025
11 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid
Range Rover Evoque
2 generations · 6 engines
2012-20192020-2025
3 recommended 3 caution

Off-Road SUV

1 model
Defender
1 generation · 4 engines
2020-2025
2 recommended 2 caution

Full-Size SUV

1 model
Range Rover
4 generations · 25 engines
20002003-20122013-20222023-2025
13 recommended 12 caution
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