Land Rover Discovery (2004 - 2017) 3.0 SDV6 (255bhp) HSE 5d Auto Owner Review

3.0 SDV6 (255bhp) HSE 5d Auto
Land Rover 2014 Discovery

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In their own words

Comfortable to drive although big when around towns and restricted by height in some car parks. Large carrying capacity especially in height. Very good in snow which is why I bought it but I would not buy another because I now have no confidence in the reliability. If you breakdown and are not near a Land Rover garage you could, like me, have a problem.

How reliable do you find the car?

After under 40000 miles of mainly motorway driving I have just had to replace a front wheel bearing, the transmission motor and the sunroof motor has stopped requiring the headlining to be taken down. The "hand" brake sticks on quite alarmingly after the car has been left for a week or so. I am constantly reading that LR reliability has improved but I do not agree. I have had issues with my previous 3 Discoverys and will not be buying another. I would only own one if it was covered by a reliable warranty.

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Good in snow and comfortable to drive long distances
  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
  • david redwood doesn't recommend this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Diesel
  • When purchased February 2014
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 39,000 miles
  • Average MPG 31 mpg