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2000 Land Rover Discovery problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 36 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 1.5 times the median Discovery year — the 2000 model ranks #9 of 23 Discovery years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 9 reports (25% of the total).

36

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

11

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

9

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Discovery years?

Discovery NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted111 complaints1994: 16 complaints1995: 68 complaints1996: 111 complaints1997: 41 complaints1998: 44 complaints1999: 24 complaints2000: 36 complaints2001: 14 complaints2002: 21 complaints2003: 69 complaints2004: 32 complaints2006: 3 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 91 complaints2018: 51 complaints2019: 64 complaints2020: 31 complaints2021: 19 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 8 complaints2024: 11 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Discovery NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Land Rover Discovery problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes925%
Engine514%
Transmission514%
Speed Control38%
Electrical System38%
Airbags26%
Steering26%
Tires & Wheels26%
Other13%
Body & Structure13%
Suspension13%
Seats13%
Seat Belts13%

Does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V377000TransmissionNovember 16, 2000 · 59,445 units

Defect

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 VARIOUS FAILURE MODES OF THE TRANSMISSION. ONE OF THESE FAILURE MODELS RESULTS IN INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION THAT COULD ALLOW A VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF PARKED WITHOUT THE HANDBRAKE PROPERLY SET.

Consequence

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND TEST THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FLUSH IF NECESSARY.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. INSTEAD, IT SLAMMED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY VEHICLE TO STOP VEHICLE WAS TO TURN IGNITION OFF. CONSUMER FELT VEHICLE WAS VERY UNSAFE. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 11, 2000 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · July 6, 2004 · crash

“TL*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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 7, 2007 · crash

“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. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 27, 1999 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO INCREASED VERY LOUDLY ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIND THE NEAREST DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT ONE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 26, 2008

2000 Land Rover Discovery — common questions

Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 36 complaints put the 2000 model at #9 of 23 Discovery years. It is one of the Discovery years to avoid.

What are the most common 2000 Discovery problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (9 complaints), engine (5 complaints), transmission (5 complaints).

Does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Land Rover Discovery. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Land Rover Discovery years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Discovery years to avoid are 1996, 2017, 2003, 1995, 2019, 2018, 1998, 1997, 2000. The cleanest record among Discovery years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.