2000 Land Rover Discovery Service and Repair Manual
This 2000 Land Rover Discovery factory service and repair manual is built around the 4.0L V8 (VIN 2) that powers this exact model year, so every torque value and diagnostic step follows what Land Rover documented for this specific engine and these trims rather than a generic Discovery reference.
Engines
- 4.0L V8 (VIN 2) Gas
Trims
- V8 Sport Utility 4-Door
- Series II Sport Utility 4-Door
Known issues on the 2000 Discovery. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the automatic transmission: water contamination of the transmission oil can cause the park lock function to operate incorrectly, allowing the vehicle to roll away if parked without the handbrake properly set, which can lead to a crash or personal injury. Owners have filed 30 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
From verifying the park lock and handbrake interlock to a full transmission service, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2000 Discovery.
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 VARIO
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PARK LOCK FUNCTION; REPOSITION THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BREATHER TUBE; AND
Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT KNOCK FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES UP TO VIN XA907212 AND UP TO YA263872. *TT
2000 DISCOVERY II PURCHASED OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR FROM MAIN LINE LAND ROVER IN HAVERFORD PA IN APRIL 00. JUNE 25, 2000 I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE NJ TURNPIKE WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL
2000 DISCOVERY II PURCHASED OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR FROM MAIN LINE LAND ROVER IN HAVERFORD PA IN APRIL 00. JUNE 25, 2000 I WAS TRAVELING 60 MPH ON THE NJ TURNPIKE WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL
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
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
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
Showing the 5 most serious of 36 complaints filed with NHTSA.
