Land Rover Discovery (98-04) - Review

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Discovery's got two sorts of reputations, and both are deserved. The first is for being a go-anywhere, do-anything 4x4, happy to tackle snow, mud and desert. The other's not so marketing-friendly; patchy build quality, poor reliability and all-over rust. But the model from 1998 (with major revisions again in May 2002) was a big improvement, with better electronics, more powerful engines and improved safety.
3 out of 5

Comfort

Front and rear passengers sit high up, but rear legroom is restricted so space is tight. Third row seats are forward-facing from 1998, but are best suited to children rather than adults.

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

It's a bit tight for luggage space with all seven seats in place. But thanks to the 'alpine' windows, there's a light and airy feel to the cabin.

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3.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

The driving position isn't perfect - a narrow windscreen and chunky windscreen pillars mean that visibility's restricted. But the cabin's got an attractive - if functional - look to it and the seats are supportive.