Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Land Rover Discovery, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic5
- Steering3
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Power train2
- Seats2
- Equipment1
- Electrical system1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Air bags1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1999 Land Rover Discovery failed the safety check 3.48% of the time — 98% more often than the average 1999 passenger car (1.76%). Median odometer at inspection: 137,541 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 1999 Land Rover Discovery cars on Dutch roads are the 4.0 petrol (136 kW, 182 hp) and 2.5 diesel (102 kW, 137 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 136 kW 182 hp | 26 |
| 2.5 diesel | 102 kW 137 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
59 first registered in 1999 are on Dutch roads; 44% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen32
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde23
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld18
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm16
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage8
- Roestschade, te veel dikteafname materiaal6
- Waarschuwingsinrichting antiblokkeersysteem geeft defect aan6
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af6
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,461 cars built in 1999 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 3,506 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 2,340 of these cars first registered in 1999 took their annual MOT test. 66% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1999 the figure was 63%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.7% | 16.6% |
| Suspension | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.5% | 9.3% |
| Brakes | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| Visibility | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Steering | 4.9% | 3.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
182 1999 cars are on the New Zealand register; 40% arrived as used imports, 53% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 17.1–18.2 L/100 km (about 13–14 mpg US), CO₂ 393–419 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 14.9 | 17.1 |
| Discovery Series II 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 20.1 | 15.8 | 18.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
| 2012099 14 Mar 2012 | Powertrain Certain vehicles may have received an incorrectly manufactured rear driveshaft coupling (part number TVF100010) as a replacement part during service. Drive cou… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CONTACTS OF THE RELAY, WHICH OPERATES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PUMP, CAN STICK AND REMAIN CLOSED WHEN COMMANDED TO OPEN BY THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND AN AUDIBLE ALARM WILL SOUND.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Land Rover told its dealers about the 1999 Land Rover Discovery: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 615006 | RECALL D217 - LAND ROVER HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE FUEL FILLER NECKS WHICH MAY DROP BELOW THE TOP SURFACE OF THE MOUNTING GROMMET RESULTING IN A POOR SEAL WITH THE FUEL CAP. *TT |
| 610556 | 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 |
| 606622 | INFORMATION PERTAINING TO SUMP BOLT OIL SEEP. *TT |
| 606244 | SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED INTERIOR DIMENSIONS. *TT |
| 605725 | VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING "BOSCH" PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 604095 | INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ENGINE TO START. *TT |
| 603273 | GENERAL INFORMATION ON TIRE COVER SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *YC |
| 10214018 | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| 10136669 | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a vehicle has reached its service point. |
| 10125267 | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)