Discovery II · 1998–2004

Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 Discovery II · 185 hp (1998 to 2004)

The Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 of the Discovery II generation uses the Rover 4.0 V8 petrol engine with 185 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 185 PS / 136 kW
Displacement: 3 950 cm³
Cylinders: 8
Engine code: Rover 4.0 V8
Period covered: 1998–2004
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 4 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

185 hp (136 kW), all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 1998 to 2004.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 26,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

26 000 km

12 months

JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 Discovery II?

The Rover 4.0 V8 petrol engine (3 950 cc), 185 hp (136 kW).

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Which oil for the Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8?

A JLR STJLR.03.5005 / STJLR.03.5007 / Ford WSS-M2C913-approved oil suited to the Rover 4.0 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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