Land Rover Discovery 300 Tdi 5d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Second hand prices just drift down gently.
Costs
Dealer parts and service expensive but there are plenty of specialist dealers around who will look after you.
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On the road
Driving
As expected quite a bit of body roll, but grip and high driving view do compensate.
Performance
A two ton diesel automatic is never going to be quick, but you can get your own back in bad weather.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down and mine has done over 150 thousand, but does have niggles mainly with trim items.
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Get the windows tinted for max effect.
Comfort
Surprised at how quiet it was on the motorway and with cruise control, air con, adjustable steering wheel etc. It suits most.
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Security and Service
Security
Although it has an alarm and immobiliser, disco's are a stealable car in some rural area's take extra precautions.
Service
Local dealer is excellent and provided a courtesy car for every service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fuel pump had to be replaced as it was leaking.
Other
Interior plastic trim brittle and breaks off, sun roof jammed halfway, windscreen washer motor came loose and rattled around the engine bay.
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