2000 Land Rover Discovery
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
30% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-25
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
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While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Temperature light appeared on the dashboard and remained on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-06
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes, hydraulic
Power train
17% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
Vehicle speed control
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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I came to a stop in a parking lot and tried to put the car in park. Next thing I know, I going full throttle, out of control in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-13
Cruise control acceleration cable failed, thus motor was stuck in full throttle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-07
Steering
7% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-01-04Power train00V377000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 114, "Theft protection." Water contamination of the automatic transmission oil can lead to…
Remedy: Dealers will check the park lock function; reposition the automatic transmission breather tube; and test the automatic transmission fluid and flush if necessary.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Land Rover Discovery — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V377000 · Power train
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- Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Land Rover Discovery is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.