2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SERIES II

This 2000 Land Rover Discovery Series II is a rare European-spec powered by the desirable 2.5L Td5 turbo diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Stored in our climate-controlled showroom in Aiken, South Carolina, it’s available now for viewing. A full walk-around video is available on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/8oT-susR9DE.

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Highlights:

Performance Upgraded 2.5L Td5 Turbo Diesel

5 Speed Manual

No Sunroofs

Sourced from a Dry Climate

Car Cave has a full service Land Rover shop and extensive experience maintaining, performance modifying Td5 engines, and custom builds. Our performance built Td5 Land Rovers have significant power gains and we can take this Disco to the next level. Contact us if you want to learn more.

We imported this Discovery directly from Italy, where it lived since being sold new on June 6, 2000. Italy is known for its temperate and dry climate, which helped preserved the underbody of this vehicle.

The vehicle left the Land Rover factory in Solihull, UK finished in Blenheim Silver Metallic (Paint Code 642 MAL). The paint appears original and is in great condition, with no signs of respray or previous damage. Italy’s dry climate has kept the undercarriage clean, free from corrosion or rot. The exterior presents extremely well with a matching set of smooth riding 235/70R16 Michelin tires mounted on the factory 5-spoke alloy wheels. Aesthetically, this Discovery II shows great with the factory grill guard, offroad lights, running boards, alpine windows, fog lamps, and window rain guards. A visually unmolested example in its true factory form, ride height, and options. We test drove this Disco extensively and were impressed to find the various features to be fully functional and the vehicle an absolute blast to drive. It shifts superbly well with the addition of a short throw shift kit and the upgraded turbo spools nicely. This Disco is one of the best running and driving 25 year old Land Rovers we have experienced.

Power comes from a performance tuned Land Rover Td5 inline-five turbo diesel, developed under Project Storm and known for its rugged cast-iron block, electronic injection, and strong torque characteristics. We gave the Discovery some extra juice by adding an upgraded hybrid Garrett turbo and custom mapping the ECU. If you want more power, just ask … 'cause we kept the boost down! It’s paired with the R380 5-speed manual transmission and full-time four-wheel-drive transfer case, making it a capable and engaging SUV both on-road and off-road. Driving this Discovery is a completely different experience from its U.S.-spec counterparts.

This example is favorable European spec, favoring simplicity (which reduces some of the normal “Land Rover" issues). It features pattered manual cloth front seats which are often more reliable and durable than leather seats. This vehicle also has no sunroofs - a huge bonus as Land Rover sunroofs were known to leak from the factory. The interior is in excellent overall condition with no tears or excessive wear on the upholstery. The carpets have been protected by factory optioned rubber mats and the door cards show extremely well. Overall this Discovery has been well cared for. Power features include keyless entry, power windows, locks, mirrors, steering, and brakes. The rear is equipped with a cargo cover, defroster, rear wiper, and flip up jump seats with storage compartments on the rear door.

Features and Upgrades:

Custom Tuned ECU

Uprated Hybrid Garrett Turbo

Short Throw Shift Kit

Upgrade MAF Sensor

7 Passenger

Fold-Up Third Row Jump Seats

Cloth Manual (Non-Power) Seats

Rear Air Suspension

Keyless Entry

Hill Descent Control

Air Conditioning

Automatic Climate Control

Land Rover OEM Grill Guard

Land Rover OEM Offroad Lights

Land Rover OEM Window Rain Deflectors

Running Boards

Rear Fold Down Step

Four Wheel Drive

235/70R16 Michelin Latitude Cross Tires

16” Land Rover OEM 5 Spoke Allow Wheels

Mud Flaps

Rear Defrost

Rear Wiper

Four Wheel Disc Brakes

ABS Brakes

Roof Rack

Alpine Windows

Side Marker Lights

Fog Lamps

Cargo Cover

Power Steering

Power Brakes

Power Windows

Power Locks

Power Mirrors

12 Volt Power Ports

Head Lamp Washers

Overhead Storage

Car Cave USA performed upgrades and maintenance, addressing multiple systems throughout the vehicle. The work began with resolving an exhaust leak by replacing the exhaust gasket. During inspection we found the turbo to have some play, so we decided to upgrade and install a Stage 2 Hybrid Uprated Garrett turbocharger. Our shop tuned the ECU for increased power to utilize the extra boost available from the turbo. Routine service included an oil and fuel filter change using Mobil 10w40 oil, a Mahle oil filter, new rotary and fuel filters, and the installation of an upgraded TD5 injector harness with a new valve cover gasket and sealing grommets. Additional engine-related maintenance included replacing the serpentine belt, exhaust manifold gasket, and copper crush washers. We also replaced every coolant and heater hose through out the vehicle including the fuel cooler.

The rear air suspension was serviced with new airbags and retaining clips, with calibration completed using the Nanocom diagnostic system. Steering performance was improved by replacing the TD5 power steering pump. The interior received several upgrades, including installation of a Slickshift kit (short throw shift kit) and an Exmoor Trim shift and brake boot kit, disassembly and lubrication of the rear seats for proper function, a new key blank and clamshell, a window switch cover and housing, and re-covered shift and parking brake boots.

Exterior and trim restoration included fitting a new rear license plate bracket for U.S. plates, removing the hood to replace both A-pillar trims, the front air cowl under the wipers, and related seals, grommets, and hardware. New OEM style wiper blades were installed along with a right-hand front window regulator and motor. All the power windows now function properly. Additional trim details included new scrivets, cowl plugs, plastic rivets, Land Rover silver center caps, and replacement of both driver and passenger side window pillar finishers. Lighting improvements included replacing the fog lamp bulb and other failed exterior bulbs.

This Discovery is well-sorted and ready to drive, or we can customize it further with tuning, intercoolers, or extended fuel range setups. Contact Car Cave to learn how we can tailor this Td5 to your needs, whether for adventure travel, daily use, or trail exploration.

For more information, call us at (803) 262-4742 or visit us in Aiken, South Carolina. Every vehicle we sell is driven, tested, and maintained by our team - we want to truly know our vehicles.