1991 Land Rover Discovery review from Australia and New Zealand
"Absolute crap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior plastic trim cracking after purchase.
LHS CV joint sheared, requiring expensive replacment.
Radiator hoses cracked (especially the ones around the water pump and valley gasket).
Park brake light randomly comes on, also speed sensor gummed up at 200k.. pulled apart and cleaned.
Sump gasket seal not sealing.. even with hylomar..
Rear diff seal replaced and speedy sleeve required due to excess wear on diff flange.
Crankshaft pulley/harmonice balancer flange worn causing oil leakes.. oil pump washer drain plug leaks.
Heater matrix leaking causing scalding coolant to leak onto the floor pans.. dangerous.. stupid design.
Transfer case has had a very bad whine for 2 years and is stuffed.. as are most case's from this year.
Gudgeon pin loose on number 4 piston.. causing piston slap at light throttle.
General comments?
The build quality and finish on this car is very poor.
Unlike Arnie say's "I won't be back"
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 172000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 217000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Magna |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2006 |