1993 Land Rover Discovery S review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Left rocker cover gasket (x2).
Eight rocker cover gasket.
Engine T seal.
Low range selector switch.
Central locking.
Driver's power window.
Horn stalk broke.
Driving lights failed at speed one night.
Speedometer failed.
Water leak into the cabin.
Vibration from factory wheels.
Coolant leak destroyed the starter motor (only Land Rover would run a pipe containing corrosive coolant over a starter motor!)
Rear axle leaked.
General comments?
Lives up to its name as the world's best off road vehicle - spends a lot of time off road in work shops. The 'Discovery' is what 'S' stands for.
Very expensive to fix.
Basically the electricals are dreadful and you cannot keep water out of it or oil in it.
Clutch and doors are heavy - wife hates this vehicle.
Only buy one if you are a died in the wool Land Rover fanantic.
All Land Rover Australia wanted to do was make excuses - no help from them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.9 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla 4x4 |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2000 |