1996 Land Rover Discovery Tdi S review from UK and Ireland
"Solid, reliable,safe and comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Within the first week of buying the car the immobiliser caused the car to lose all electrical power during brief stops after a 2 to 3 hour continuous drive. Took a while for the dealer to locate, but was traced to the 'spider' loom.
Within the first week the wiper motor failed and would only operate when manually selected (1 wipe only). This was fixed within a hour once given to the dealer.
Corrosion inside the rear door, where the frame meets the rear wing. This is due to the poor application of seam sealant. Can be rectified satisfactorily with a little patience.
General comments?
Considering the all up weight of the vehicle, the 2.5 turbo diesel pull well, delivering good fuel economy if driven lightly (30mpg+).
Sometimes I wish that it was quieter within the cabin whilst on the highway, but that's a minor point.
Internally it is very roomy and it's easy to keep clean.
For the home mechanic the vehicle is easy to maintain, with most components very easy to access, and the cost of parts is generally cheap.
Great tow vehicle, I regularly pull 3000kg, and fuel consumption drops to the mid to low 20's which is quite acceptable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Tdi Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Series 3 |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2002 |