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KhurramSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
Expensive Lemon!
I bought Disco 5 in 2017,brand new with 3 years manufacturer and 2 years extended warranty.
The problems started within few months and the car was sent for suspension issues and reversing camera fault 5 times!!!!. Been to fair trading and that was a waste. Now the roof has started to leak and i booked for a service check and was informed that i may have to leave the car for few days and " all the loan cars were sold " so no loan car,just UBER vouchers.
What a joke.
Like P T Barnum said "There's a sucker born every minute"
Im the sucker and i hope no one else falls for this scam. Is there no legal action against Landrover?
Purchased in August 2017 for $125,000.00.
Never buy
Can't believe how Land Rover Australia can sell a car with a known engine failure. I have had two major failures after buying within 13000Km. Full air suspension failure and engine balance shaft replacement. I only came to know recently the balance shaft issue is a known issue with some LR diesel engines and that starts with a whining noise and can stop the car while driving. Many cars are not get fixed by the shaft replacement alone eventually required engine replacement.
It's a comfortable car when it's problem free. But can stop your trip anytime.
Search LR Balance shaft on internet for more info.
Purchased in July 2018.
michThe Mallee, VIC
Turbochargers
Have been a Land Rover owner for twenty years. Currently own, since new, a 2012 model with 108000 kms. Serviced as required, Great car to travel in, comfortable. However have recently had to have both turbochargers replaced. On speaking with Land Rover Customer Relationships Executive (twice) I was informed that before Land Rover would consider any action the vehicle would have to looked at by a Land Rover dealership. Both executives agreed turbocharger problems with this model are reasonably common. As I explained to the Executive I am ...
Read moresome 500km from the nearest dealership, the vehicle is not driveable, and the cost of getting the vehicle to a Land Rover dealer would be from $800 to $1000. Adding this to the cost of repairs and no compensation from Land Rover I have had the repairs carried out by the local RACV service centre. I am deeply disappointed with the performance of this vehicle, but even more so with the dismissive attitude of Land Rover Australia. I am fully aware the the vehicle is out of any warranty claims, but as Land Rover admitted there is a problem with turbochargers with this model, perhaps there should be a factory recall or at least a more sympathetic approach to any customer complaints.Purchased in February 2012.
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DeedubMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 11 reviews
- 10 likes
Best car I've ever owned.
I've owned 6 other 4WDs (Pajero, X-Trail, Triton (2), Hi-lux, & D-Max) and the Discovery 5 is in a class above. Unfortunately, so is the price compared to the others - but it is worth it! We tow a 3200kg caravan and this is the best tow vehicle we've ever had. The 4WD capability is awesome with all the electronics and rear diff lock. Only downside is the need to add AdBlue - it's a pain, and it needs heaps when towing. If you don't tow, don't worry.
Purchased in July 2019 at Land Rover Dealers for $100,000.00.
Lemon
I have had the 2017 Discovery 5 for under 2 year 45,000km and has been a disaster. Eight months in and the suspension had to be replaced, would have been a disaster if we were four wheel driving in the outback. 15 months and engine was leaking oil from timing seals yet another stint in the workshop, now a leaking windscreen soaking the car dash and electronics, not just a small leak and seems a common problem as they ordered the windscreen without even viewing the car. Two week wait for windscreen and then repair time. Engine smokes constantly ...
Read moreand the reverse camera always playing up. Air con blows hot air instead of cold at times. Worst possible experience for my family purchasing this $110,000 car. I have had $20,000 car more reliable than the discovery.Purchased for $110,000.00.
EricHobart, TAS
- 8 reviews
- 8 likes
Best Car to Buy
My 2014 Discovery rotary gear selector locked itself in Drive. Fortunately another owner posted a fix which I did and now it's all good.
Apart from this issue the car has been faultless and is by far the best car I've owned for comfort, safety, flexibility on and off road and power and performance. Value for money second hand is really good with more features than a Toyota for half the price!
The 8 speed auto is really good and makes towing a breeze.
Purchased in October 2019 for $39,000.00.
Tom MaruschkoSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Wouldn't risk taking it off road
I use my Discovery 4 for both business and private, owning a Discovery 3 previously... should of listened to myself before buying the 4. Car is serviced regularly
5 years old now and just reached 102000km. Back in the workshop again replacing the other manifold now that has cracked, (yep its plastic) apparently this is a common problem and replacement part has been molded differently to avoid future problems but Land Rover does not tell you that!. Did I mention $1700 each replacement. At 50,000 the centre dial gear selector locked in reverse an...
Purchased in June 2014 at Land Rover Dealers for $88,000.00.
WisamSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Car has lots of problems after warranty expires
I purchased a new 2015 LR last year after warranty expired car had major oil leak. Took to dealer they fixed leak under warranty then few months later had oil leak again. Took to dealer they advised transfer box was leaking they fixed it cost $1400 LR refused to pay for it. Now I have new oil leak and dismal leak. Donot buy this car.. it falls apart after warranty.
Purchased in September 2015.
fred
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
excellent...so far
comfortable and quiet. yet to be tested off-road. very annoying is the list of options which be expensive.
I am stepping up from TD5 which has had its issues, which once sorted has be very good. I hope this one has had the bugs removed by now
Purchased in July 2019 for $102,000.00.
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fred
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
very enjoyable, albeit a few hiccups
purchased as a demo mid 2000 with 2000km. TD% 7seat with ACE and rear a/c, locking centre diff. haven't wanted to change it as yet because it is so nice to drive, could not see any advantage in getting a d3 or d4. currently 190K km.
few problems: head gasket(difficult to diagnose), oil pump fell off and blew up turbo, fuel pump suddenly ceased to work. regular services that are not too expensive. sad to see it go
Purchased in June 2000 for $50,000.00.
the best car ever
i use my land rover as a work car and weekend warrior and the best of road car i have ever had better the my 200 series land cruiser and better than me mates y62 Nissan patrol i use it very day it is a beast it has done 73000 and not problems at all
the cool thing is it is very luxury and a very good of roadier that is some think the 200 series and patrol can not match it for plus the airbags make it a better off roadier and give it better ground cleanse so the car goes up and down and the terrain select system is wicked
just by one
FYI
i have put 28 inch A/T on it
me mate patrol has 30 inch A/T on it
my old 200 have 28 inch A/T as well
Incredible
I drove my Disco 5 SE Sd4 over 16,000+ kms on some of the roughest tracks/roads (including the Streczlecki Track, the Oodnadatta track, the Gary Highway and some really terrible PAR’s as well as the Mt McCall track in Tasmania) that the country has to offer - mostly towing my Patriot camper-trailer. Other than destroying the factory tyres, as expected, the car handled the corrugations, deep sand, rocks and gibber, rock hopping, bull-dust, pot holes and a dust storm and tropical rain showers with no problem. A post trip inspection revealed that a suspension bellows became loose.
That’s it.
Comfort and toughness.
Chris B.Litchfield, NT
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
- 4 HSE 3.0L SCV6 (2014-2016)
- Verified purchase
Magnificent car
The best car I have ever owned, by miles. The auto transmission is smooth as silk and the fact that it locks into top gear (8th) and stays there, makes it beautiful for touring, unlike the Toyota 4wd’s that chop and change gears.
The 600nm of torque make towing a breeze, and the fuel economy is amazing.
On top of that, the interior noise is almost non existent.
A superb car.
RohHealesville
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
Fault with EPB
The EPB or electronic Park Brake is not a serviceable part but after 4 years the motor or actuator that controls the hand brake seized making the vehicle immobile and the part needed to be replaced at a cost of $1590 plus minimum 4 hours labour so over $2000 to repair a park brake
Dave RCentral Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Best vehicle I have ever owned
Our 2018 Disco 5 Is the best vehicle we have ever owned. My wife drives It every day and loves the auto suspension as she has crook knees .Tows our 3 Tonne caravan effortlessly and the electronic towing aids work perfectly . 4000 kms so far and only had software updates at first service . Rockhampton Land Rover has been exemplary in its service and we will not do business any where else.
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RichardMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Discovery 4
I bought a 2011 Discovery 4 in 2015 with 55000klm on it . It now has 150000klm now and has proven to be a great 4wd. It’s towed a caravan around most of OZ easily and is a very comfortable economical everyday car. People we speak to with Discovery 3or 4s all are also very happy with them. Ours has the 2.7 ford diesel I changed all the trans and diff oils at 100000 The disco is a very good vehicle.
Ashleigh LAU
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
It you love it, it loves you back
We bought this car for off-reading adventures. Very good and comfortable for this. Great at pulling a trailer too. Slower on the quick uptake because it’s so heavy. Not good if you’re looking for a zippy 4wd but awesome for big trips. Pretty average on fuel depending. We have the diesel automatic.
SeanSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Fuel Gauge never worked since new and Land Rover won’t fix it
Fuel gauge never worked from new, when parked on mild slope! Say they will fix it every service and haven’t. Now say it’s normal to not work if parked on a mild slope!!! Avoid Land Rover!!!!! If you have a problem, they will not fix it even though it’s a $70000 car.
Lemon, electronic fault, no parts exist apparently. Coming up 6 weeks in workshop no end in sight.
Only travelled 600 Klms. Car kept locking us out and wouldn’t start. We were traveling to cairns for family celebration. Made it to Gracemere. With only a few calls to road assist. Then car wouldn’t start again and couldn’t reprogram, smart key issue. Towed to Rockhampton where it is still today nearly 6 weeks later.
Land Rover can’t find a part to fix it. Nothing here in Australia or the UK. So what now Land Rover??
ljwilson
- 18 reviews
- 19 likes
- 4 SE 3.0L SDV6 (2009-2016)
- Verified purchase
My Land Rover Discovery 2016
I’ve had my 2016 Land Rover Discovery 4 for 18 months now, and unfortunately believe the purchase was floored, and I should have stuck by replacing my 22-year-old 80 series Toyota Land Cruiser with a 200 series. While I liked the idea of a British Marque, the decision was my mistake, as I didn’t do enough research.
I did consider waiting for your newer model, but judging by the delays, uncertainty and no indication price or options, my instincts said No, which proved correct.
I took delivery of my 2016 Discovery, which was a run out vehic...
Read morele, in September 2016. In hindsight it lacked the options that I would now not accept for a modern vehicle. This is particularly the case with the GPS, which could not locate a street in Perth that had been gazetted more than five years earlier, and this is the market the vehicle was being sold into-very frustrating. Furthermore, where I live, I have totally given up on its reliability and nearly always use Google maps via Wi-Fi or my TOM TOM GO 5100 as the information is live and up to date. Furthermore, it doesn’t cost the earth, and it has lifetime maps for the whole world. (I appreciate there are updates now, but the hardware is hardly cutting edge, so lacking in any real usefulness) I don’t wish to dwell on my lack of judgement but we have holidayed in Europe recent years, and hired a standard VW Passat, and a Renault Kadjar. Each of these vehicles had All the top end features, including GPS Data, which constantly let one know whether we were speeding, including adaptive cruise control, which should be basic tools. And these vehicles are less than half the price of the Discovery, so why is this? Do their profits need to so high or your overheads so owner us. The Land Rover Discovery 2016 is a box on wheels, and the current vehicle looks like someone has set off a hand grenade and blown it out on all sides. But then the new local dealer in Bunbury said that you get used to it, and it grows on you.Questions & Answers
Gary Hasked
Hi 2010 Discovery 4 sat nav screen frozen on Land Rover and will not turn of this drains the battery radio also doesn’t work I have to take fuse out so battery doesn’t go flat any ideas please
David Masked
From David M, Perth: V8, auto transmission. Why is it, that from time time, upon turning the ignition key, the engine sounds as rough as guts and firing on less than all cylinders. And, as I reverse out of the garage, the brakes are super soft. But within just a few moments the engine runs smoothly and as it should. If I then take it to an auto repairer, nothing can be found. I’ve had the HT leads replaced (twice) but this situation still occurs from time to time. Otherwise I still love my Disco. Only done 150k.
No answers
sampath casked
i have a peculier issue in infortainment system. there are intermittent interruptions to sound susytem. all updates done. no faulty found. but this problem persists...can some one help with a recommended solution?
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Category | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs | Large / 7 Seater SUVs |
Starting Price | $72,250 | $84,528 | $78,750 | $66,450 |
Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Drive Type | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) | Four Wheel Drive (4WD) |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 85 L | 85 L | 77 L |
Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 6 Cylinder 3.0L | 6 Cylinder 3.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L |
Max Power | 177kW @ 4000rpm | 225kW @ 3750rpm | 190kW @ 4000rpm | 132kW @ 4000rpm |
Max Torque | 430Nm @ 1400rpm | 700Nm @ 1500-1750rpm | 600Nm @ 1750-2250rpm | 430Nm @ 1500rpm |
Country of Manufacture | Pre-2019: UK, 2019-onwards: Slovakia | Pre-2019: UK, 2019-onwards: Slovakia | Pre-2019: UK, 2019-onwards: Slovakia | Pre-2019: UK, 2019-onwards: Slovakia |
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Ground Clearance | 850 mm | 850 mm | 900 mm | 900 mm |
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg | 3,000 kg |
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Release date | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2016 |
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