Complaints
36
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Land Rover Discovery Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:80,500 mi
Crash-related:3
#23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
#32 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 3 | — | 80,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Land Rover Discovery — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Land Rover Discovery has 36 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (6 complaints, avg 80,500 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (3 complaints); Automatic Transmission (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery include 11 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Land Rover Discovery have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Land Rover Discovery as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Land Rover Discovery?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Land Rover Discovery reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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