Land Rover Discovery 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Value OK as long as you know what you're looking for - BEWARE OF CHASSIS RUST.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    £600 of welding to chassis to get through last MOT.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great ride height - not as comfortable as the 200TDi interior - seems smaller?

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Despite weighing 2 tonnes, it could still accelerate quite well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Broke down the day after buying, a simple thing to put right but nevertheless it shouldn't have happened.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The Land Rover badge...

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    The 200TDi interior is more comfortable than the 300.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Target for scum. Leave nothing in sight and ESSENTIAL to have at least a good quality steering lock.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Ran sweetly.

    Other

    I obviously didn't get a good one. The passenger side door lock was damaged and was awkward to open.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes