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. My lr tech said the frame degradation due to excessive rust on the discovery model is a safety concern! I'm a certified osha aviation safety inspector and am quite concerned over the public safety with this known excessive corrosion problem with lr discovery brake lines(pipes) and frames.
The worst 2000 Land Rover Discovery problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes8
- Engine5
- Transmission5
- Acceleration3
- Airbags2
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Tires2
- Body1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Land Rover Discovery
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V377000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has...
- Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
- Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
- Some customers may comment about an intermittent knock from the front of the vehicle when driving over...
2000 Land Rover Discovery fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 |
What 2000 Land Rover Discovery owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driver seat belt assembly inside door panel failed. Does not retract or pull out for use - rendering it useless and unsafe.
Cruise control acceleration cable failed, thus motor was stuck in full throttle.
Tl*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 the federal safety agency 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. The failure and current mileages were 101,000.
Tl*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. Land rover stated that they would consider assisting according to the lemon law, but have not gotten back to the contact. The dealer replaced the missing part, provided a loaner vehicle, and gave the contact a list of defects with the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
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 150 miles away. The failure has not been resolved. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.
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 were 39,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 land rover discovery. The contact stated that the traction control, hill descent control, and ABS warning lights remain illuminated. The dealer stated that the air sensor assembly needed to be replaced and they made the replacement. Approximately one month later, the lights illuminated again. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed new brake pads and they made the repair. Approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the front wheel sensor needed to be replaced. As of july 2, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.
Dt*: 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.
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.
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Questions about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery
Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2000 Land Rover Discovery, 1.8 times a typical Discovery model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
Brakes, with 8 complaints. Next is engine (5).
How many recalls does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What year does the Land Rover Discovery have bad brakes?
The Land Rover Discovery model years with the most brakes complaints are 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery get?
Official estimates for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery range from 13 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.0L 8-cyl, 4WD) gets 12 city and 16 highway.
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