1997 Land Rover Discovery review from Australia and New Zealand
"Disco-very annoying"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust
broken rubber uni joint twice in 2 months
motor boiling several occassions
erratic idle
rattles all round
doesn't start only starts when it feels like it
oil leaks from every seal
starer motor died
blown head
broken axels
radiator replaced
distributor replaced.
General comments?
I can't comment without using foul language.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 V8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 159000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda bt50 |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2008 |