Most common 2000 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Share of the 40 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Discovery II complaints by model year
Best Discovery II years: 2004, 1999, 2001. Years to avoid: 2003, 2000. Compare all years →
2000 Land Rover Discovery II recalls (9)
Engine and engine cooling
On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the banjo bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the banjo bolt and dowty washers will be replaced.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," and no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the anti-lock braking system (ABS) modulator valve cover retaining bolts can crack due to stresses transmitted by the flexing…
Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during May 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.
Vehicle speed control
On some sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable could have become kinked during vehicle assembly, resulting in chaffing of the cable. Continued chaffing can lead to breakage of the interior cable strands.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor can cause the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) to incorrectly interpret the sensor signal, resulting in inappropriate ABS activation.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new ECU. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…
Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with warn industries' winch kits. A power interrupt solenoid, possibly included in the winch assembly, can develop an electrical leak path to ground.
Remedy: Dealers will call owners to arrange for an inspection time to determine if a defective power interrupt solenoid was installed. If it was, the solenoid will be replaced. Owner notification began August 13, 2001.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Remedy: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
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Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Electronic stability control › Automatic (asc)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification. The material of the pulley can fracture and ultimately fail.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (ace). The high-pressure hydraulic pipe that runs from the ace pump to the ace valve block could fracture at its union with the pump.
Remedy: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.
What 2000 Land Rover Discovery II owners say
Brakes
On 7/1/05 I was driving my 2000 Land Rover Discovery series II on the left lane of I-75 s, in clear weather, on dry pavement, near the 68 mile marker in kentucky(copassengers-my wife & son) enroute to tennessee. Around 1.45 pm traffic ahead started slowing down. I was driving at about 60 MPH, and applied the brake; the vehicle immediately started fishtailing and swerving badly. I did not feel the pulsing of the ABS; the vehicle swerved across the right lane & shoulder, hit the guard rail on the right, bounced back, & tipped over on to the right (passenger side) on the shoulder. My wife sustained injuries to her right hand & arm due to the tipping over of the vehicle and the shattering of the front passenger window glass, & was taken to a local hospital by ems ambulance. She will undergo hand surgery. The vehicle sustained serious body damage and was towed to a local towing yard. …
My wife and I took our '00 Land Rover Discovery II to anza borrego, ca for camping. To get to the campsite we had to take unpaved trails of certain difficulty rating. Most of which were rated 4-5 with 10 being the most difficult. All of a sudden, the ABS/tc/hdc warning lights came on particularly on certain sections of the trail where there were inclines, ruts and gulleys. We got stuck so many times and even at one point almost tipped one side as only one wheel has power and all three were rather stationary. I couldn't get past trails that even some stock vehicle with adequate clearance can manage and had to be pulled and winched out. On some occasions the vehicle almost slid backwards as three wheels would not spin. …
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle began making grinding noises during acceleration. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle made a loud noise and drove as if something dropped in the vehicle. She managed to pull off the road and turned off the vehicle. She removed the key from the ignition, but the vehicle continued to move. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, it began moving again once she released her foot from the brake pedal. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle stopped. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not move. She placed the vehicle into drive and reverse, but the vehicle still would not move. The vehicle was waiting to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 115,000. Updated 12/02/08. Also the head gasket was cracked. …
No off-road or deep water driving occurred prior to the incident. At 49,550 miles the transmission became inoperative. Vehicle would not move in any gear. Subsequently found water in transmission fluid which had damaged transmission parts requiring complete new system. As this system is supposed to be a closed system neither the local Land Rover service manager nor the aamco technicians have any idea how water could have entered the system. Land Rover of north America refused any accountability.
Engine & cooling
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and smoke filled the cabin. After stopping the vehicle, flames appeared under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. While driving less than 50 MPH, the vehicle began making grinding noises during acceleration. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle made a loud noise and drove as if something dropped in the vehicle. She managed to pull off the road and turned off the vehicle. She removed the key from the ignition, but the vehicle continued to move. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, it began moving again once she released her foot from the brake pedal. The emergency brake was applied and the vehicle stopped. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not move. She placed the vehicle into drive and reverse, but the vehicle still would not move. The vehicle was waiting to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 115,000. Updated 12/02/08. Also the head gasket was cracked. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II a good car?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Discovery II rates use caution: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Discovery II at the same age. It is one of the Discovery II years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?
The brakes — 16 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (7) and engine & cooling (6).
How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have?
There are 9 recalls for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II, the most recent from January 6, 2004 (engine and engine cooling). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Land Rover Discovery II?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 1999 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003 and 2000. See the full Land Rover Discovery II years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Land Rover Discovery II problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 62,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.