Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Discovery Series II.
The 1999 Land Rover Discovery Series II is a rugged, body-on-frame SUV built on the Discovery II platform, powered by a robust 4‑speed automatic transmission and a 5.6‑quart oil capacity with 20W‑40/20W‑50/15W‑40 API‑rated oil, reflecting its off‑road pedigree. Its EPA ratings of 12/15/13 mpg illustrate the trade‑off between utility and fuel economy inherent to the vehicle’s design. While the model’s reliability record for this year shows a modest total of 21 owner complaints—primarily around service brakes and hydraulics—and only three recalls, the broader 2002‑2004 period saw a peak of 111 complaints in 2003, underscoring a volatile reliability trajectory that researchers should contextualize when assessing long‑term durability.
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 | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in |
| Overall height | 76.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 100 in |
| Curb weight | 10088 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 47/53 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 12 / 15 / 13 mpg |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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 provided federal record spans 2002 to 2004, revealing a trend of escalating complaints that peak at 111 in 2003 before retreating to 51 in 2004, with recalls maintaining four annually through 2003 then dropping to two in 2004. As the 1999 model year inaugurates the Series II generation and predates this dataset, it occupies an earlier position in the vehicle’s lifecycle than the documented complaint surge. Specific 1999 data indicates five hydraulic brake complaints, three steering complaints, and two each regarding seats and engine cooling, plus four crash and one fire complaint, though the data does not specify causation for these incidents. Without total complaint volumes or recall counts for 1999 in the year-by-year record, direct quantitative comparison to subsequent years is unavailable, though the discrete figures suggest early-production examples generated moderate federal filings relative to the later peak. Given its position prior to the 2003 high-water mark and with recall data for 1999 not provided in the year-by-year record, 1999 appears to be a comparatively reasonable year to purchase, contingent upon thorough pre-buy inspection given the documented safety complaints.
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 / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.