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1999 Land Rover Discovery

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

The 1999 Land Rover Discovery is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
4.0L 8-cylinder
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.0L 8-cylinder
Combined Economy
13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine4.0L 8-cylinder
Displacement4.0 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainAWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km)
City12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km)
Highway15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

  • 12E010000: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    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 PARTS FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-1999 DISCOVERY, 1999-2004 DISCOVERY II, AND 1995 RANGE ROVER CLASSIC VEHICLES. SOME OF THE REAR DRIVESHAFT COUPLINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN…

    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 LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA AT 1-201-818-8500.

    Reported March 15, 2012. View on NHTSA

  • 00V377000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    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…

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

    Reported November 16, 2000. View on NHTSA

  • 99V237000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    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.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS RELAY.

    Reported August 26, 1999. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1999 Land Rover Discovery have?

4.0L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1999 Land Rover Discovery?

Combined fuel economy is 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1999 Land Rover Discovery front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Land Rover Discovery?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.