1997 Land Rover Discovery S review from Australia and New Zealand
"Brilliant design, a fabulous machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor rust on roof around sky windows (fish oil stopped it). This problem has been remedied in later models.
Alternator failed at 70,000km. Probably as a result of driving the Disco through deep creeks.
General comments?
Amazing fuel consumption. On a 13,500km trip through the Australian bush, mostly on appalling roads and some heavy sand, the Disco averaged 8.3litres per 100km (34mpg).
The most comfortable car I have driven.
Off-road ability is superb.
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| A secondhand 4WD bargain if you can service the vehicle yourself or by a local garage |
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| Extremely versatile, value for money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Intercooled turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 102000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Land Rover Range Rover |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2005 |