LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1999 Manual Online

GENERAL DATA
04-18
Suspension
* Measurement taken with vehicle at unladen weight.
Type - Front Beam axle with coil springs, longitudinal radius arms, Panhard rod,
twin tube dampers and either anti-roll bar or active cornering
enhancement (ACE)
Nominal height from hub centre to wheel arch (not
liner)*500 ± 15 mm (19.7 ± 0.6 in)
Front road spring colour codes:
⇒ V8 LHS Pink/orange
⇒ V8 RHS - LHD Pink/orange
⇒ V8 RHS - RHD White/purple
⇒ Td5 LHS White/purple
⇒ Td5 RHS - LHD White/purple
⇒ Td5 RHS - RHD White/purple
Rear road spring colour codes:
5 seat, LHS Purple
5 seat, RHS - LHD Purple
5 seat, RHS - RHD Purple/purple
7 seat, LHS - LHD Grey/blue
7 seat, LHS - RHD Grey/green
7 seat, RHS - LHD Grey/blue
7 seat, RHS - RHD Grey/white
Bump stop height (top of bump stop to axle bracket) 44.5 mm (1.75 in)
Anti-roll bar diameter - front
⇒ With ACE fitted 35 mm (1.38 in)
⇒ Without ACE 30 mm (1.18 in)
Type - Rear Beam axle with coil or air springs, longitudinal radius arms, Watts
linkage, twin tube dampers and either anti-roll bar or active cornering
enhancement (ACE)
Nominal height from hub centre to wheel arch (not
liner):*
⇒ Coil spring 483 ± 15 mm (19.0 ± 0.6 in)
⇒ Air spring 473 ± 15 mm (18.6 ± 0.6 in)
Road spring colour code Purple (all models)
Bump stop height (top of bump stop to axle bracket):
⇒ Coil spring 71.5 mm (2.8 in)
⇒ Air spring 61.5 mm (2.4 in)
Anti-roll bar diameter - rear
⇒ With ACE fitted 35 mm (1.38 in)
⇒ Without ACE - SLS fitted 29 mm (1.14 in)
⇒ Without ACE - SLS not fitted 5 seats = 19 mm (0.75 in)
7 seats = 16 mm (0.63 in)

GENERAL DATA
04-19
Brakes
Type Servo assisted, diagonally split hydraulic on outboard discs, with four
channel electronic control ABS
Disc diameter:
⇒ Front 297.0 - 297.4 mm (11.693 - 11.709 in)
⇒ Rear 303.8 - 304.2 mm (11.961 - 11.976 in)
Front disc minimum thickness:
⇒ New 24.9 - 25.1 mm (0.980 – 0.988 in)
⇒ Service limit 22.0 mm (0.866 in)
Rear disc minimum thickness:
⇒ New 12.5 – 12.7 mm (0.492 – 0.500 in)
⇒ Service limit 11.7 mm (0.461 in)
Maximum disc runout 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Minimum pad material thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Handbrake Cable operated drum on transfer box rear output shaft

GENERAL DATA
04-20
Wheels and tyres
CAUTION: When towing, the additional load imposed may cause the tyre maximum load rating to be
exceeded. This is permissible provided the load rating is not exceeded by more than 15% and that road
speeds are limited to 62 mph (100 km/h) and tyres pressures are increased by at least 3 lbf/in
2 (0.2 bar).
NOTE: The tyre size is displayed on the outer wall of each tyre.
Normal operating conditions: carrying up to 4 passengers and luggage.
Wheel size:
⇒ Steel 7J x 16
⇒ Alloy 7J x 16
8J x 16
8J x 18
Tyre size
⇒ With 7J x 16 wheels 235/70 R16 Wrangler HP 105H
235/70 R16 Michelin XPC * 105H
⇒ With 8J x 16 wheels 255/65 R16 Wrangler HP 109H
255/65 R16 Michelin XPC * 109H
⇒ With 8J x 18 wheels 255/55 R18 Wrangler HP 109H
Tyre Pressures
All tyres - normal operating conditions Front Up to 03MY - 1.9 Bar (28 lbf.in
2)
From 03MY - 2.1 Bar (30 lbf.in2)
Rear 2.6 Bar (38 lbf.in
2)
All tyres - vehicle at GVW Front Up to 03MY - 1.9 Bar (28 lbf.in
2)
From 03MY - 2.1 Bar (30 lbf.in2)
Rear 3.2 Bar (46 lbf.in
2)

GENERAL DATA
04-21
Air conditioning
Type CFC free, sealed closed loop
Compressor:
⇒ Displacement 177.7 cm
3/rev (10.84 in3/rev)
⇒ Relief valve operating pressure 34.3 to 41.4 bar (497 to 600 lbf.in
2)
⇒ Refrigerant oil quantity 180ml (6.3 fl.oz)
Dual pressure switch operating pressures (nominal):
⇒ Low pressure switch Opens 2.0 bar (29.0 lbf.in
2), pressure decreasing
⇒ Low pressure switch Closes 2.3 bar (33.4 lbf.in
2), pressure increasing
⇒ High pressure switch Opens 32 bar (464 lbf.in
2), pressure increasing
⇒ High pressure switch Closes 26 bar (377 lbf.in
2), pressure decreasing

GENERAL DATA
04-22
Electrical - Td5
Electrical - V8
System 12 volt, negative earth
Battery:
⇒ Type Delco Freedom
⇒ Capacity 110 amp hour
Alternator:
⇒ Type Nippon Denso
⇒ Maximum output 120 amp
Starter motor:
⇒ Type Nippon Denso
⇒ Power 2 kW
System 12 volt, negative earth
Battery:
⇒ Type Delco Freedom
⇒ Capacity 72 amp hour
Alternator:
⇒ Type Bosch NC65/130
⇒ Maximum output 130 amp
Starter motor
⇒ Type Nippon Denso
⇒ Power 1.8 kW

GENERAL DATA
04-23
Dimensions
* Measurement taken with vehicle at unladen weight.
Overall length - including towing hitch 4715 mm (185.6 in)
Overall length - including spare wheel 4705 mm (185.24 in)
Overall width (excluding mirrors) 1885 mm (74.2 in)
Overall height - Open sunroof * 2015 mm (79.3 in)
Overall height (without roof bars) * 1940 mm (76.40 in)
Minimum ground clearance * 253.5 mm (10.0 in)
Wheelbase 2540 mm (100.00 in)
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 11.9 metres (39.1 feet)
Track - front 1540 mm (60.63 in)
Track - rear 1560 mm (61.42 in)

GENERAL DATA
04-24
Weights
NOTE: The rear axle load for vehicles with self levelling suspension can be increased to a maximum of 1928 kg (4249
lb) when towing, provided road speed is limited to 60 mph (100 km/h).
NOTE: Axle weights are non additive. The individual maximum weights and gross vehicle weight must not be
exceeded.
kgs lbs
Unladen weight:
⇒ V8 models 2095 - 2235 4619 - 4928
⇒ Td5 model 2150 - 2280 4740 - 5027
Max.GVW:
⇒ All 5 seat vehicles (coil springs) 2750 6063
⇒ All 7 seat Diesel engine vehicles (coil springs) 2880 6347
⇒ All 7 seat Petrol engine vehicles (coil springs) 2825 6215
⇒ V8 models with self levelling suspension 2825 6228
⇒ Td5 models with self levelling suspension 2880 6349
Max. front axle load 1200 2646
Max. rear axle load:
⇒ With coil springs 1720 3792
⇒ With self levelling suspension 1800 3968

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
05-1
IDE NTIFICATION NUMBERS
Vehicle Identification Number
Location
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
stamped on a plate attached to the bonnet locking
platform. The VIN is also stamped in the following
locations:
lOn a plate behind the LH lower corner of the
windscreen.
lOn the chassis RH longitudinal behind the rear
wheel.
Bonnet locking platform VIN
Windscreen VINChassis VIN
VIN plate content
The VIN plate contains the following information.
aVehicle Identification Number (VIN)
bGross vehicle weight
cGross train weight
dMaximum front axle load
eMaximum rear axle load
fPaint code
gTrim code

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
05-2
Vehicle identification number - except NAS and
Canada
Example: SALLTGM87WA600172Vehicle identification number - NAS and Canada
Example: SALTY124OWA600180
Paint and trim colour codes
Paint code (F): a 3 digit code identifying the original
paint colour is stamped on the VIN plate. Refer to
Parts Catalogue for full list of colour codes.
Trim code (G): a code identifying the original trim
type and colour is stamped on the VIN plate. Refer to
the relevant Parts Catalogue for coding details
SALManufacturer's identifier (Land Rover UK)
LTMarque/Model
LT = Discovery
GClass
A = Japan
G = 100 inch
MBody Style
B = 5 door models
8Engine
1 = 4.0 V8 LC Cat
2 = 4.0 V8 HC Cat
3 = 4.0 LC Non Cat
8 = TD5 engine EGR/Cat
9 = TD5 engine EGR/ Non Cat
7Transmission and Steering
3 = RHD automatic gearbox
4 = LHD automatic gearbox
7 = RHD manual gearbox
8 = LHD manual gearbox
WModel Year
W = 1998 Model year
X = 1999 Model year
Y = 2000 Model year
1 = 2001 Model year
2 = 2002 Model year
3 = 2003 Model year
AAssembly plant
A = Solihull
F = KD build
6 figures= Serial number
SALManufacturer's identifier (Land Rover UK)
TMarque/Model
T = Discovery
YClass
Y = 100 inch USA/Canada
N = 100 inch California
1Body Style
1 = 4 door Station Wagon
2Engine
2 = 4.0 V8 HC Cat
4Transmission and Steering
4 = LHD automatic gearbox
OCheck digit
WModel Year
W = 1998 Model year
X = 1999 Model year
Y = 2000 Model year
1 = 2001 Model year
2 = 2002 Model year
3 = 2003 Model year
AAssembly plant
A = Solihull
6 figures= Serial number

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
05-3
Identification Number Locations
Engine number
V8 Engine
Td5 Engine
Stamped on the LH side of the cylinder block below
the exhaust manifoldManual gearbox number
Stamped on the RH side of the gearbox casing,
adjacent to the oil drain plug.
Automatic gearbox number
Stamped on a plate attached to the LH side of the
gearbox casing adjacent to the selector mechanism.