2000 Land Rover Discovery Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The ABS brakes failed 4 times within 60,000 miles. The dashboard completely illuminated. There was grinding in the brake pedal. Took vehicle to the dealer, and service manager stated that this was normal. Over the years vehicle experienced the brake problem 40 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10117519, filed 2005-04, 60,000 miles“The brakes in this vehicle do not work properly. They require excessive pedal depression before brakes engage and brake action is fine if brake pedal is pumped. The dealer has been unable to fix this problem, despite having replaced the master cylinder and other attempted repairs. I believe this is a hazard, as stopping distance is prolonged because of the problem. I've been unable to find someone locally who can test the braking distance, but would appreciate any suggestions you have about having this done.”
NHTSA complaint #748708, filed 2001-07“The contact owns a 2000 Land Rover Discovery. He stated that while driving 10mph when the ABS ,traction and hill light came on he felt slippage on the front right tire whenever he engaged the brakes. The dealer stated that he needed a new right hand wheel speed sensor and an ecu on the vehicle. Recall NHTSA campaign id number: 02v022000 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock is related to the failure; however, the dealer stated that the VIN was not included. The vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense for $1,200.00. For one week the dealer has been repairing the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10292948, filed 2009-11, 101,000 miles“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 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 21% |
| 2003 | 9 | 19% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 23% |
| 2000 | 8 | 27% |
| 1999 | 5 | 29% |
| 1998 | 5 | 15% |
| 1997 | 13 | 37% |
| 1996 | 19 | 29% |
| 1995 | 4 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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