Land Rover Discovery 2.5 Td5 GS 5d (7 Seat) (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value, but high maintenance costs.
Costs
Very high maintenance costs. Try £1k+ at 48k miles and more when the cambelt gets changed!
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On the road
Driving
Superb on and off road capability, especially with ACE.
Performance
Approx 27mpg combined and pretty good acceleration for such a big vehicle.
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Living with it
Reliability
No probs so far (covered 37k miles).
Image
Well you only have to look at one to want one.
Comfort
Very comfortable both on and off road.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard Thatcham Grade II system.
Service
Excellent service (still under warranty) but watch the costs - can range from £250 - £1500 depending on the mileage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Rear seats needed replacing twice due to recurring technical faults.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes