Land Rover Discovery (89-98) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1989 Last Updated: 03 September 2008 Halfway between a real working vehicle and a super-posh Range Rover, the Discovery should be the ideal 4x4 for everyone - all the mucky cred, none of the noise. And it almost succeeds. Sales have been good, but the early Discos were let down by poor build and niggling faults. Most should have been fixed by now which actually makes an early model quite an attractive used buy. 3 out of 5 Other Land Rover reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Performance Early 200 TDi unit was crude but the later 300 TDi is much more refined. There's also a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol and a V8 (many of which have been converted to LPG to reduce fuel costs). All demand regular servicing. 3 out of 5 Handling Needs plenty of space to park and will roll about on corners, but this is a real off-roader (and very capable). Ride quality is generally smooth and quiet, four-wheel-drive system is permanent. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Land Rover Discovery cars for sale We have 6 models like this for sale. Find Land Rover Discovery cars for sale Previous: Equipment Next: Comfort