Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Discovery.
The 1999 Land Rover Discovery, featuring an Automatic 4‑spd transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 12/16/14 mpg, uses a 5.6‑quart oil capacity with recommended viscosities of 20W‑40, 20W‑50, or 15W‑40 API. Owner complaint records show 21 total complaints, with the primary issue centered on Service Brakes, Hydraulic, three recalls, and a historical high of 56 complaints in 1995 that has dropped to a single complaint reported in 2026. Thus, while the model carries a legacy of brake‑related service concerns, its complaint trajectory indicates a substantial reduction in reported problems over the vehicle’s lifespan.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine air filter | ESR1445 alt LR027408 |
| Spark plug | NLP100320 alt ERR3799 |
| Front wiper blades | DKC100960 |
| Thermostat | ETC4765 alt ERR2429 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Overall length | 178.7 in |
| Overall width | 70.5 in |
| Overall height | 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 100 in |
| Curb weight | 4464 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.7 / 58.7 in |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 12 / 16 / 14 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Series II 4.0L V8 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 188 hp | AWD |
| 2001 | Series II 4.0L V8 | 11.40 sec | 18.40 sec | 188 hp | AWD |
| 2003 | SE 4.6L V8 | 9.20 sec | 17.00 sec | 217 hp | AWD |
| 2003 | HSE7 4.6L V8 | 10.10 sec | 17.70 sec | 217 hp | AWD |
| 2004 | SE7 (used) 4.6L V8 | 10.90 sec | 18.20 sec | 217 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 5.6 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 15W-40 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. 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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Differential Gear Oil | SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.6 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 20W-40 · 20W-50 · API · 15W-40 · 10W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 5.6 qt |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 16 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 200 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 59 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 15 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 22.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 11.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 660 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 15.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | On models equipped less rear A/C, 1.54; w/rear A/C, 1.98. lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.54 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | ND 8 oil |
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 179 °F |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 13.8-15.2 ohms |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 30-40 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 2500 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.079 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.006 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.472 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.496 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.496 in |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80 | 15 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified oil
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., step 2: 38 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 11 ft. lbs., step 2: 28 | 11 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Initially torque all bolts to 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolts 9-10: 68 ft. lbs., Step 3: Side bolts: 33 | 10 ft. lbs |
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 mi | Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1999 model year sits at a low point in the complaint trajectory for this generation, with twenty-one complaints representing a significant decline from the fifty-six reported in 1995 and the thirty-four seen in 1998, though complaints would rise again to thirty in 2000 before tapering off. Recall activity for 1999 stands at three campaigns, up from two in both 1997 and 1998 but down from the four in 1995, while Technical Service Bulletins remain modest at ten, slightly above 1998’s eight but far below the thirty-six logged in 1995. The data indicates four crash-related complaints and one fire complaint for 1999, with Service Brakes Hydraulic and Steering cited as top complaint areas, though the federal records do not specify underlying causes for these incidents. Positioned after the mid-generation peak complaint years and before the final production years saw volumes drop into the teens, 1999 represents a midpoint with reduced owner feedback volume but slightly elevated recall activity compared to its immediate predecessors. For a prospective buyer, this year offers a favorable complaint profile relative to earlier Discovery models, making it a comparatively sound choice within the generation contingent upon verification that all three recall remedies have been performed.
All 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, INC. (LAND ROVER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS, LAND ROVER BRANDED PART NUMBER TVF100010, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2011, SOLD FOR USE AS SERVICE… Remedy: LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JAGUAR…
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… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS RELAY.
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFCC_08MAR18_16 | 2018-03-08 | Electrical System | The 'Service Required' warning text will not appear on the Instrument Cluster (IC) if a… |
| SFCC-14SEP17 | 2017-09-14 | Equipment | Presentation from Dealer Shop Foreman Conference Call |
| LTB00389NAS3 | 2013-11-19 | Equipment | Technical Bulletin: Squeaks & Rattles Kit Availability |
| SA00RE05 | 2000-07-14 | Fuel System, Gasoline | RECALL D217 - LAND ROVER HAS DETERMINED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE FUEL FILLER NECKS… |
| 760200NAS | 2000-04-07 | Suspension | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT KNOCK FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN… |
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5.6 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.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 12 city / 16 highway / 14 combined mpg.