Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

2000 Land Rover Discovery II

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2000 Land Rover Discovery II
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:10.623Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 40
Recalls: 10
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2000: 40 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	36
2000	40
2001	31
2002	34
2003	63
2004	22

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

50% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

20% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft and automatic transmission.

INJURY

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With vehicle in park position and key removed from ignition, vehicle began to roll backwards crossing the street and hitting a tree. Consumer tried to gain control, but was thrown from vehicle when it hit the tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-28

Also filed under Equipment

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

CRASH

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This vehicle has caused us a lot of inconvenience. The recent accidents (Within two weeks of each other) have also caused us to lose confidence in the vehicle, let along the financial losses. We are afraid of driving the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-16

Also filed under Suspension

Electrical system

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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While changing lanes on the highway, the top of the vehicle began to sway from side to side and caused the driver to lose control of the steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-21

Vehicle speed control

8% · 3 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2000-02-29Engine and engine cooling00V036000 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…

Remedy: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.

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2000-06-05Electronic stability control00V142000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with active cornering enhancement (Ace). The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated…

Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

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2000-12-28Electronic stability control00V142001 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can exceed the maximum calculated figure of the original design specification.…

Remedy: Dealers will install an improved idler pulley.

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2001-01-04Engine and engine cooling00V423000 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…

Remedy: Dealers will install new hydraulic tubing.

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2001-08-13Equipment01V229001 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…

Remedy: Dealers will call owners to arrange for an inspection time to determine if a defective power interrupt solenoid was installed. If it was, the solenoid will be replaced. Owner notification began…

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2002-03-06Vehicle speed control02V028000 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…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the damaged cables where necessary. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

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2002-03-06Service brakes, hydraulic02V022000 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…

Remedy: Dealers will install a new ECU. Owner notification began March 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

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2004-06-02Engine and engine cooling04V006000 On certain sport utility vehicles, the active cornering enhancement (Ace) pump banjo bolt looses torque and allows fluid to leak past the joint.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for leakage. If no leakage is evident, the banjo bolt will be re-tightened. If leakage is evident, the banjo bolt and dowty washers will be replaced. Owner…

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2004-06-02Service brakes, hydraulic04V005000 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…

Remedy: Dealers will strengthen the ABS modulator assembly valve covers and replace the retaining bolts. Owner notification is exepcted to begin during May 2004. Owners should contact Land Rover at…

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2012-05-04Power train12E010000 Jaguar Land Rover north america, inc. (Land Rover) is recalling certain rear driveshaft couplings, Land Rover branded part number TVF100010, manufactured from April 2011 through November 2011, sold…

Remedy: Land Rover will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected rear driveshaft couplers free of charge. The safety recall began on May 4, 2012. Owners may contact Jaguar Land Rover north…

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Land Rover Discovery II — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 00V036000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 00V142000 · Electronic stability control
Recall 00V142001 · Electronic stability control
Recall 00V423000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 01V229001 · Equipment
Recall 02V028000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 02V022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 04V006000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 04V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 12E010000 · Power train

FAQ

Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery II have?: 10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.