2000 Land Rover Discovery Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,200 miles. 1 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.
“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“When driving at an undetermined speed consumer noticed the temperature gauge was reading high. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10083536, filed 2004-07“While driving and without warning, the head gasket failed, and caused fluid to leak. Dealer notified. The dealer and manufacturer's declined to acknowledge there was a problem. The consumer noticed a high percentage of these vehicle's with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10022001, filed 2003-07“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10081423, filed 2004-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 17% |
| 2002 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 2 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 17% |
| 1999 | 3 | 18% |
| 1998 | 2 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 14% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 8 | 16% |
| 1994 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Land Rover Discovery
8 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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