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2000 Land Rover Discovery

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Discovery.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Land Rover Discovery, equipped with a 6.6‑qt oil capacity that accepts 20W‑40, 20W‑50 or 15W‑40 API oil, pairs with a four‑speed automatic transmission and returns EPA‑rated fuel economy of 12 mpg city, 16 mpg highway and 13 mpg combined. With 30 total owner complaints—primarily in the service brakes and hydraulic system—and a single recall, it sits between the model’s worst year (1995, 56 complaints) and its best‑recorded year (2026, 1 complaint). This places the 2000 model mid‑range in the Discovery’s reliability history, reflecting moderate dependability compared with the extremes of the lineup.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy12/16/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filterLR027408
Spark plugNLP100320
Front wiper bladesDKC100960
ThermostatPEM100990

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height76.4 in
Wheelbase100 in
Curb weight4575 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)47/53

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined12 / 16 / 13 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Discovery of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.2–11.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.20 sec — 2003 SE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999Series II 4.0L V89.90 sec17.40 sec188 hpAWD
2001Series II 4.0L V811.40 sec18.40 sec188 hpAWD
2003SE 4.6L V89.20 sec17.00 sec217 hpAWD
2003HSE7 4.6L V810.10 sec17.70 sec217 hpAWD
2004SE7 (used) 4.6L V810.90 sec18.20 sec217 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.6 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 24.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 15W-40 · 10W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs16 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts200 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug24.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)660 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLand Rover
Spark Plug Gap0.039 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityOn models equipped less rear A/C, 1.54; w/rear A/C, 1.98. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature179 °F
Engine Oil Pressure30-40 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2500 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.006 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.988 in / 0.5 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.98 in / 0.492 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.866 in / 0.461 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8015 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., step 2: 387 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., step 2: 2811 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Initially torque all bolts to 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 9-10: 68 ft. lbs., Step 3: Side bolts: 3310 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 45,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 75,000 miStability & Traction Control System Fluid Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2000 the Discovery recorded 30 consumer complaints and 1 recall, placing it above the 21 complaints and 3 recalls of 1999 but below the 13 complaints and 1 recall of 2001. The complaint trajectory shows a decline from the peak of 56 complaints in 1995, with 2000 representing a mid‑generation level of reports. The 7 crash‑related complaints and 2 fire complaints in 2000 are the highest safety‑related counts for that model year, yet they remain modest compared with later peaks such as 2018’s 36 complaints. Across the generation, recalls have consistently been low, never exceeding 4 in any year, indicating that most issues were addressed through service bulletins rather than formal recalls. Consequently, while the 2000 model is not the most problematic year, its moderate complaint volume and presence of safety complaints suggest that a later‑year example may offer better reliability, making it a cautious rather than optimal purchase choice.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
4
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
30
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Power Train4
Engine & Engine Cooling4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System2
Tires2
Suspension,Service Brakes1
Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V377000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 16/11/2000

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

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SFCC_08MAR18_162018-03-08Electrical SystemThe 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a…
SFCC-14SEP172017-09-14EquipmentPresentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call
LTB00389NAS32013-11-19EquipmentTechnical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability
760200NAS2000-04-07SuspensionSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT KNOCK FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Discovery take?

6.6 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SM, ABOVE 14 degrees F:15W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, ABOVE -4 degrees F:10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SM, -4 TO 95 degrees F: 10W-30 API SM, BELOW 122 degrees F: 5W-4, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Discovery have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Discovery get?

EPA figures are 12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined mpg.