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2001 Land Rover Discovery (VIN:5)

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Discovery (VIN:5).

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Land Rover Discovery (VIN:5) pairs a 4-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 5.6 quarts of oil, specified for 20W-40, 20W-50, or 15W-40 API viscosities, and returns EPA-rated fuel economy of 12 mpg city, 16 highway, and 13 combined. Its reliability record includes 13 owner complaints, with the suspension system emerging as the top trouble spot, and a single recall, signaling that suspension integrity is a key area for researchers to scrutinize when evaluating this model year.

Model year2002 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy12/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter ERR3340. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	ERR3340
Engine air filter	LR027408
Spark plug	NLP100320
Front wiper blades	DKC100960
Serpentine belt	ERR6897 alt ERR6899
Thermostat	PEM100990

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	185.4 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	76.4 in
Wheelbase	100 in
Curb weight	4575 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	47/53

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	12 / 16 / 13 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.6 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 24.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Oil	20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 15W-40 · 10W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	5.6 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	16 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	200 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	24.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	22.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Land Rover
Spark Plug Gap	0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	On models equipped less rear A/C, 1.54; w/rear A/C, 1.98. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	6.09 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	179 °F
Engine Oil Pressure	30-40 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	2500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	129 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.988 in / 0.5 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.98 in / 0.492 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.866 in / 0.461 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

7 ft. lbs., step 2: 38

7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., step 2: 28

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Initially torque all bolts to 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 9-10: 68 ft. lbs., Step 3: Side bolts: 33

10 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Master Cylinder Cap Gasket (inspect) · Brake Master Cylinder Piston Cup (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Transmission Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 45,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Mount (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 52,500 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Early Fuel Evaporation System (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Active Suspension System Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 75,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2001 Land Rover Discovery (VIN:5) dominate in one area — the suspension, 4 of 13 reports (31%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the suspension, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension4

Engine1

Service Brakes1

Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1

Electrical System1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Equipment1

Power Train1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V377000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 16/11/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL CAN LEAD TO VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF… Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SFCC_08MAR18_16	2018-03-08	Electrical System	The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a…
SFCC-14SEP17	2017-09-14	Equipment	Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
LTB00389NAS3	2013-11-19	Equipment	Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 24 battery Vehicles taking 5.6 qt Engine oil filter ERR3340 Engine air filter LR027408 Spark plug NLP100320 Front wiper blades DKC100960

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Discovery (VIN:5) take?

5.6 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE 14 degrees F:15W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, ABOVE -4 degrees F:10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, -4 TO 95 degrees F: 10W-30 API SM, BELOW 122 degrees F: 5W-4, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Discovery (VIN:5) have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery (VIN:5) get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.