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Land Rover DiscoveryModel year report

2000 Land Rover Discovery Problems

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
87,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
13 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl 4WD/AWD · 12 city / 16 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 11% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Also reported: Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).

Example complaints

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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10937382, filed 2016-12, 102,000 miles

Engine cooling: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10156389, filed 2006-04, 65,200 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The 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.”

NHTSA complaint #10195998, filed 2007-07, 39,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10272791, filed 2009-06, 90,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

11% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 101,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2511%25–5033%50–7522%75–10033%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 87,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2001720032005200720092016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 Land Rover Discovery version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Discovery Series II 4WD/AWD4.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121613$6,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery → · 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the Land Rover Discovery

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20248—5—21—Too new
20237—6—21—Too new
20221176,0006—21—Not enough data
202111108,0296—21—Not enough data
20201941,5086—18—Rising
20193953,0004—1848 · TypicalRising
20183714,1444—1859 · TypicalRising
20175525,0003—1850 · TypicalStable
2016530,7000———Not enough data
20042976,6880—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20034873,0001—12Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20021770,0000—13—Stable
20011383,0001—13—Not enough data
20003087,0001—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199917175,0002—14—Stable
19983377,7471—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19973565,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199665110,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19954979,5003—13Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199415110,0001—13—Stable

All Land Rover Discovery model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 5.

Has the 2000 Land Rover Discovery been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery get?

The EPA rates the 2000 Land Rover Discovery (Discovery Series II, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 16 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $6,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 101,000 miles; 11% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.