Land Rover Defender, Discovery Recall R/2000/038: Engine Flywheel May Fragment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Jun 2000
- Launched
- 12,965
- vehicles in the UK
- 211
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Land Rover recalled Defender, Discovery vehicles built between 1 September 1998 and 30 June 1999. As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of quality assured parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE FLYWHEEL MAY FRAGMENT Defect: As a consequence of the manufacturing process the engine flywheel may develop surface cracks which under certain high load conditions can propagate resulting in disintegration of the flywheel. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the fitment of quality assured parts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in disintegration of the flywheel.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of quality assured parts.
Are You Affected?
Defender, Discovery built between 1 September 1998 and 30 June 1999 may be included. Land Rover estimates 12,965 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Land Rover, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Land Rover.
- Book with any franchised Land Rover dealer, quoting the campaign code 211 or the DVSA reference R/2000/038. See how to get a Land Rover recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Defender, Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover VelarE-PACE F-PACE Defender Discovery Sport Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar PHEV traction battery fire risk | Urgent | R/2025/553 | |
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This is one of 159 Land Rover recalls in DVSA’s data. The Land Rover recall launched before it was R/2000/011 on 6 Mar 2000, for ace system high pressure pipes may leak fluid. The one launched after it was R/2000/074 on 5 Dec 2000, for cooling system leaks. You can also see every Land Rover recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/038, launched 5 June 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.