1996 Land Rover Discovery review from Australia and New Zealand
"I love it and hate it at the same time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tail shaft rubber ripped the day before a big trip; was cheap and easy to repair.
Blew a coolant hose; easy to repair.
Had an erratic idle, and stalled on idle; it was a dirty throttle body.
Hazard lights illuminate on hitting hard bumps, and won't go off till the immobiliser is reset.
Squeaks n rattles all round.
Steering had a lot of play; turned out worn sway bar bushes.
Oil leaks everywhere.
General comments?
I hate this car so much, but I love it and can't bring myself to sell it.
It has been OK reliability wise; it gets me from A TO CLOSE TO B; normally within walking distance of B.
It's the most comfortable car to drive I have owned.
This is my second disco; my first one has gone to Land Rover heaven after an accident.
I have had this one airborne, on the beach, on the dirt, and on rocks. It performs really well on all terrain.
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| Excellent. Maybe I was lucky but it has been exceptionally reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 156000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2007 |