2000 Land Rover Discovery II Problems
- Complaints
- 40filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles, 24 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 9campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II. The part named most often is brakes, with 16 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and electrical system (5). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes16 40%
- Electrical system5 13%
- Engine cooling5 13%
- Vehicle speed control3 7.5%
- Air bags2 5.0%
- Equipment2 5.0%
- Other or unknown2 5.0%
- Seats2 5.0%
- Body and structure2 5.0%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Engine (1), Seat belts (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Land rover disco 2 2000 ABS light comes on, and the ABS becomes inoperative. I did speak with a mechanic in my province and they have a lot of problem with this part they changed many of them charging the clients. There is a website specialized on Land Rover and many many many have the same problem. Yes it is a default in my point of view.”
NHTSA complaint #10146327, filed 2005-12, 60,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I own a 2000 Land Rover discovery. Currently, it has 67,000 miles on it and I purchased it at 60,000 miles. Shortly after my 60,000 mile check at the dealer, the drive shaft and u joints had to be replaced. Without warning, I lost power and had to pull to the side of the road. I am not in warranty, but my local mechanic stated that this is a very common problem with land rovers (even low-mileage ones). I think Land Rover should recall these vehicles and fix this seemingly ubiquitous problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10236547, filed 2008-07, 67,000 milesElectrical system: “Various warning lights activated including ABS light, indicating failure of the systems on my 2000 Land Rover Discovery Ii. Privately retained mechanic identified the ecu as the problem and also located a recall notice regarding this problem. Local Land Rover dealership stated that the recall was not valid and that they put these on the internet all the time. Land rover north america was contacted via e-mail and telephone message and has not responded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10066334, filed 2004-04, 68,000 milesEngine cooling: “I have a 2000 Land Rover discovery, which I love and despite that my vehicle has been in the shop many times, (almost every few months) I still love my truck, so I bought my husband one also, he has a 2001 Land Rover, but just recently I had to have my vehicle towed to the dealership. And I was told my engine sized and I have to replace the heads or the complete engine, this was all caused from a coolant leak in my throttle body, and the vehicle never gave a warning that my engine was running to hot or to cold, that is why there is a gage on the dash to provide this information. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179354, filed 2007-01, 36,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,081 and 79,900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V005000Jan 6, 2004Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2004
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…
- 04V006000Jan 6, 2004Engine and engine coolingCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 2000–2003
On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.
- 02V028000Jan 23, 2002Vehicle speed controlCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2002
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.
- 02V022000Jan 22, 2002Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 1999–2001
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.
- 01V229001Jul 6, 2001Equipment › Mechanical › WinchCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 2000–2001
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.
- 00V423000Dec 27, 2000Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Land Rover Discovery II 2000
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.
See all 9 recalls for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.
- 10125267Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- 10102683Oct 28, 2014Engine, Fuel system. "issue: reports have been received of engine damage occurring, which is caused by the use of non-approved engine induction / fuel injection cleaning equipment or materials. This includes, but is not…
- 10100968Sep 23, 2013Equipment. "issue: this ssm has been released to address the high number of speaker assemblies returned, many of which are deemed as no fault found. Cause: incorrect diagnosis."
- 10016118Mar 17, 2006Brakes. Shuttle valve switch related anti-lock braking system /traction control /hill descent control warning lamp illumination troubleshooting. All land rover discovery series ii.
- 10011555Mar 17, 2006Electrical system. Troubleshooting anti-lock braking system (abs)/hdc/tc warning lamp illumination. Land rover discovery series ii.
- 10016662Mar 16, 2005Equipment. Revised procedure and time for steering box installation.
- 10016660Mar 16, 2005Equipment. Revised front shock replacement procedure and times-replaces the published information on gtr section 60.30.02.
- 10011531Oct 28, 2004Brakes. Handbrake vibration noise.
Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery II
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 22 | 61,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 63 | 58,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 34 | 79,500 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 31 | 65,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 40 | 62,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 78,090 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Land Rover Discovery II model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have?
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 16 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.
Has the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II been recalled?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II reported?
Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,081 and 79,900 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.