Land Rover Discovery 2.5 Tdi Safari 5d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive to buy but does not lose that much after.
Costs
28 MPG from a big 4x4 is not bad.
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On the road
Driving
Fitted handling kit, so does not roll as they do. Uprated steering damper rids disco of wander.
Performance
Slow off the mark but ok on move if you keep the turbo on song.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down.
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Its a Land Rover!
Comfort
2000 mile round trip in 3 days and no back ache, need I say more.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard security pretty good but purchase of disc lock well worthwhile.
Service
Dont bother with dealers unless you have to. Independant garages are cheaper and do a better job.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
110000 miles and never misses a beat.
Other
Rear axle breathers tend to block causing a leak. Cheap to fix though.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes