What are the most common Land Rover Discovery problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 3,880+ owner reports, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Sunroof and A-Pillar Water Leaks, L462 Discovery Air Suspension Height Sensor Failure. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.

Is the Land Rover Discovery reliable?

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery has 2 known issues documented across 3,880+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Land Rover Discovery problems?

Repair costs for known Land Rover Discovery issues range from $100 to $1,200, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2005-2024 Land Rover Discovery Sunroof and A-Pillar Water Leaks?

The Discovery is notorious for water leaks through blocked sunroof drains and deteriorated A-pillar seals. Water enters the cabin through the headliner and runs down the A-pillars, pooling in the front footwells. On LR3/LR4 models, this can damage the BECM (body electronics contr… Repairs typically run $100-$1,200. Severity: medium.

What is the 2017-2025 Land Rover Discovery L462 Discovery Air Suspension Height Sensor Failure?

The current-generation L462 Discovery continues the air suspension tradition with its own set of issues. The ride height sensors are particularly prone to failure, giving incorrect height readings that cause the vehicle to sit at uneven heights. The sensors are located at each co… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: medium.

2021 Land Rover Discovery Problems: 2 Known Issues

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NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Defender, 2024 Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The oil filter housing can crack and leak oil into the engine compartment.

Campaign #24V45000017/06/2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery, 2020-2023 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, 2019-2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Range Rover, 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport, 2020-2024 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2024 Jaguar F-Pace, and 2021-2022 Jaguar E-Pace mild-hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs.) The DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. A failure of the DC-DC converter will result in a loss of 12-Volt system charging and can lead to complete loss of drive power and exterior lighting.

Campaign #26V24800017/04/2026

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Land Rover Defender, 2021-2026 Discovery, and 2022-2026 Range Rover vehicles. The driver’s air bag clockspring connector may corrode, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.

Campaign #26V38900012/06/2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Land Rover Discovery vehicles. Water may not be able to drain away from the rearview camera due to insufficient drain holes, which may result in damage to the rearview camera.

Campaign #26V45800016/07/2026

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2022-23 Land Rover Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport and 2022 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners may be damaged, which can cause the seat belts to not properly restrain occupants.

Campaign #22V52300021/07/2022

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