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1997 Land Rover

Discovery

Man 5-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L

Land Rover Discovery: best and worst years
1997 Land Rover Discovery

Closest available photo (1994 model year); you're viewing the 1997.

1994 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC29%
  • AIR BAGS15%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 41 total.

Land Rover Discovery: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.landroverusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.