Most common 2000 Land Rover Discovery problems
Share of the 30 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Land Rover Discovery complaints by model year
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2000 Land Rover Discovery recalls (1)
Power train › Automatic transmission
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 the transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
What 2000 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Brakes
Brake failure. While driving on a city street, brakes failed to stop vehicle, brake warning illuminated after pressing brake pedal. Emergency brake applied and downshift to slow and stop. Repair shop stated "brake pipes attached to frame had rusted excessively along with frame, a very common issue". While searching internet I easily found hundreds of complaints involving rusted brake lines/pipes and Land Rover (lr) Discovery frames. Upon further search I noted Toyota tacoma frame rust issues resulted in a safety recall. My lr tech said the frame degradation due to excessive rust on the Discovery model is a safety concern! I'm a certified osha aviation safety inspector and am quite concerned over the public safety with this known excessive corrosion problem with lr Discovery brake lines(pipes) and frames.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery. While driving 40 MPH up an on ramp, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. As a result, the speed increased to 120 MPH. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle for approximately five minutes. She experienced several unrelated issues with the vehicle prior to this incident. The ABS warning lights illuminated when the vehicle was purchased and remain lit until the vehicle is serviced. After the repair, the light would illuminate again. Land Rover commended the contact for dealing with the situation, but have not offered to assist. Land Rover stated that they would consider assisting according to the lemon law, but have not gotten back to the contact. The dealer replaced the missing part, provided a loaner vehicle, and gave the contact a list of defects with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery. The vehicle was parked and the hand brake was applied. The vehicle automatically shifted into gear and crashed into a tree. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but they are unsure as to what caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 39,000.
2000 Discovery ii purchased off the show room floor from main line Land Rover in haverford pa in April 00. June 25, 2000 I was traveling 60 MPH on the nj turnpike when the vehicle went out of control , shooting off to the right sideways without steering control. Vehicle turned 180 degrees in the middle of the highway and was stopped by the steel guard rail. The vehicle was, at that point, facing in the opposite direction of the traffic. The vehicle was kept by the body shop and the dealer (both in cherry hill, nj) for nearly 4 months. The body shop could not get the vehicle to drive straight. The dealer eventually replaced the steering box. At the next servicing, main line Land Rover replaced the recalled pulley and belts. I ahve also had continuing problems with the transmission. It always seems to drag. …
Engine & cooling
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Temperature light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to overheating. A second incident occurred while driving when another vehicle in front had a large box discharged from the truck onto the ground. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to flip over several times. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries, and was transported by helicopter to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. A recall was issued for ABS modulator pressure reduction valve covers (affected vehicles: 1999-2005 Discovery series ii).
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was purchased; the service engine soon light was illuminated. The dealership and owner's manual stated unless the light flashed, it was not a problem. Then while traveling 70 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and the engine made a loud noise. There was also steam coming out from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the head gasket had fractured.
2000 Land Rover Discovery engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 16 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery a good car?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Discovery rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Discovery at the same age. 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?
The brakes — 8 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (5) and engine & cooling (5).
How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have?
There is 1 recall for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery, the most recent from November 16, 2000 (automatic transmission). 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?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2025 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2017, 2019, 2018 and 1996. See the full Land Rover Discovery years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Land Rover Discovery problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 87,000 miles; 11% 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.