Land Rover Discovery 3.9 V8i S 5d Auto (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it for a runaround for 12 months when moving house, however still have it 2.5 years later, as it has been reliable and cost little, so far, to maintain. Additionally it's LPG converted, so fuel cost is very low with no difference in performance.
Costs
Other than routine servicing costs no additional expenditure - rear window failed, due to small plastic clip breaking, but LR want to charge £350 to fit a new motor unit.
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On the road
Driving
A little sloppy on the road with a lot of body roll, breaking at speed is worrying, as it feels like it is about to lose control. Checked brakes/steering and advised they are ok.
Performance
OK - its a 2 tonne lump - so didn't expect much, although having driven Japanese equivalent, it's a dog in comparison.
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Living with it
Reliability
No reliability problems to date, except rear electric window.
Image
Good image - use it almost exclusively in the countryside, so is just very common.
Comfort
Good space, reasonably comfortable except on long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems, as yet, Remote is very unreliable.
Service
Independently serviced by a very good low cost garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil pipe leaks.
Other
Rear window - plastic clip which holds motor arm to window runner, broken, told tiny plastic clip is not a serviceable part and will need to buy a new window motor!!
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