Land Rover Discovery 1996

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Value for money? Poor.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Auto fuel consumption high, about 23mpg at best. Servicing ridiculous at main dealers, most parts expensive. Buy from independents or breakers!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Absolutely excellent off road, ponderous pulling away (auto) cruises ok over long distances. Rattles and rolls a lot.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    (Auto) VERY sluggish, almost dangerous on busy junctions to pull away. Decent cruiser.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Alarm system has immobilised the car on several occassions... apart from that, it hasn't 'not arrived' it's just the multitude of bits that fall off on the way.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok - many about. Classless.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonably good. Leather would've been better.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average. Alarm goes off for no reason at times. Door locks have broken on numerous occassions.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very poor. Very expensive. Nice marble and pot plants in reception though.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Several belt tensioners, glow plugs, electrics, water pump, oil leak.

    Other

    Generally a total disgrace. This vehicle cost me £23K and it has been 6 unhappy years. NEVER again.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No