The invention discloses an intelligent detector for deep sea submarine pipelines and a detection method. The intelligent detector comprises a left seal cover, a left seal head, a mounting bracket, a connecting rod, a left clamping sleeve, a first spring, a main body, a second spring, a leather cup, a right seal head, a controller, a right sealing cover, a right seal cover, a right clamping sleeve, a telescopic rod, a guide rod, wheel support rods, a distance sleeve, screws and a left sealing cover; the detection method comprises the following steps: (1), arranging the intelligent detector for the deep sea submarine pipelines into a pipeline to be detected; (2), pumping high-pressure water into the pipeline to be detected, so as to push the intelligent detector for the deep sea submarine pipelines to move forward; (3) gathering detection information; computing the travel of the intelligent detector for the deep sea submarine pipelines during advancing through a distance measuring wheel; gathering the amount of deformation through a displacement sensor; (4), transmitting detected information; storing and transmitting information gathered in the third step through the controller.