Land Rover Discovery 2 (1999-2004)

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 Show details

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.  Show details

Last real tough luxury off-road landy – This vehicle is more on the lines of the original Range Rover. You can drive this to hell and back and it stands by you like a good old friend. Performance and handling is excellent. Seat comfort is the best and than other makes probably due to BMW influence. Reliability is average as things do wear but you can easily maintain this vehicle… Read more

because there is an abundance of information and cheap parts you can order from UK. The markup on parts from dealers in Australia is daylight robbery.

Best 4wd ive owned – Purchased my 99 disco auto a few years ago. Couldnt be happier with it. Tows my boat with ease. 200k on the clock. Had 3 amigo lights when i purchased the vehicle, replaced the abs shuttle valve for under $100 and all good. Fuel economy is amazing for a 4wd that weighs over 2 tonne, i get 9.5 litres. Have owned a 96 Prado previously, and an 01… Read more

navara. They dont compare to the disco. Looking at getting an ecu remap soon for some more get up and go.

The 3 Amigos – It is so disappointing that Land Rover did not recall this model over the ABS brakes system . The Wabco (Germany) ABS has exhibited a fault by illuminating three lights on the dash with regular monotony. It appears that owners all over the world are annoyed by this ABS failure., My vehicle has 108,000 klms now and I have endured this for about… Read more

38,000 klm to now. In desperation I removed the ABS modulator last week and posted it to an ABS repairer in Shawnee (USA) for a positive repair. I regard the failure of Land Rover to recall and repair the ABS as negligent.

ONE OF THE BEST CARS I HAVE HAD – drives great , 800 k`s from $80 of diesel , I have the TD 5 alive chip witch makes this diesel a true rocket . It has 7 seats and twin air con 5 cyl 2.5 litre diesel , Automatic trans with CDL and traction control , abs climate ,cruise , every extra tow bar arb bull bar and spot lights ,,,for under $7000 cant go wrong some pain fade ,, Green met IT IS FOR SALE 04 88 77 1480 NOWRA NSW  Show details

Land Rover Service – I purchased a Land Rover Disco 2 TD5 new from Lance Dixon, Ferntree Gully in October 2004. I always took my vehicle to Lance Dixon Doncaster for repairs and service. But no more. 0n or around 13 March 2013 Lance Dixon replaced the fuel pump in the vehicle, which involved removing and replacing the fuel tank. Following this work, the fuel… Read more

gauge was not seated correctly (showing incorrect fuel levels) and the fuel tank was removed and the gauge reseated. In June 2016 fuel started leaking from above the fuel tank when the motor was running. The fuel tank was removed to find damaged fuel lines because they had not been correctly sited when the fuel tank was replaced in 2013.

On or around 26 September 2013 Lance Dixon replaced the battery in my vehicle. Following this work I was unable to turn the motor off, the cruise control kept disengaging, and the electric trailer brakes were not working. I had to return the vehicle to have these matters rectified, but paid for a new electric brake console myself.

On or around 16 September 2014 Lance Dixon completed a service and failed to notify me, or carry out mechanical work on a water leak. At this same service I had asked that a light in the dashboard be replaced, but I was informed they were unable to obtain a globe.

I think you will agree that the events described above are unacceptable. I had been taking the vehicle to Lance Dixon believing I would receive an excellent standard of service, but I have been grossly let down and incurred considerable financial costs.

I did send a letter to Land Rover Australia, and they, expressed disappointment, how they expect their dealers to ensure the highest standard of repair, discussed my issues with Lance Dixon, apologized, and stated "Your time to detail your poor experience is most valuable to us in implementing the right processes and coaching to ensure customer focus is always in place. We can assure you that your customer feedback is of the utmost importance to us and your opinions have most certainly been passed on to our retailer."

On all levels this is so unsatisfactory. It is so bad, and I am pleased to use my experience to warn others of unsatisfactory service.

Good value, reliable if serviced properly – I picked up a bargain one-owner 1999 TD5 manual in 2009, with 230000km on the clock but a complete service/recall history. I got a base-model one, because air suspension and ACE just seemed like more to go wrong (and those models were way more expensive back then). It drove like new on the test drive, and that is how it's turned out to be. Now… Read more

over 300000 km of pretty hard use with no major problems other than normal wear-and-tear consistent with age (coolant hose replacement a year ago, a new bearing/seal kit in the turbo, new front prop shaft uni-bearings, new rear shockers). This vehicle gets a lot of off-road use, and that is where it shines - it really is terrific off-road, belying its excellent on-road manners. Live axles rule! Also a very comfortable and quiet cruiser on-road, serene with great economy (overall average ~8.5-9l/100km). The TD5 motor remains one of the sweetest diesel engines I've ever experienced - for me it's the highlight of these vehicles. And its safety is ahead of its time - check out its real-world crash rating online.

The only unexpected problems were : (1) was a biggie - breaking a front drive-shaft in a difficult off-roading situation, while revving the engine hard in 1st gear low range attempting to ascend a difficult slope. This vehicle is fitted with an aftermarket Davis Motors centre-diff lock link that automatically engages the CDL when low range is selected. Although locking the centre diff does significantly improve the off-road ability, it appears that the Traction control system can get confused in some situations, and having the centre diff locked can result in stress peaks within the drivetrain if the TC wheel braking gets out of synch. (maybe that's why they removed the CDL actuator and then the lock itself until the D2A software upgrade?). Anyway, once aware of the problem, its an easy work-around, (use moderate revs in 1st LR and/or install a TC disable switch for the locked centre diff - this can also help sand driving) and I've had no further problems. (2) was really irritating: the rear door lock tab is prone to obstruction when the back of the car is filled with gear. On a steep climb the rear door got trapped in the locked position when a heavy rucksack shifted onto the lock-tab. The electronic lock-actuator couldn't unlock the door, and then burnt out, leaving all our gear trapped behind a cargo-barrier. Infuriating. When I replaced the rear door lock mechanism ($60 for a new one off ebay), I pop-riveted a metal guard over the top of the lock-tab to stop a repeat.

Routine servicing is simple (I do it myself). Parts are cheap and easy off ebay. This car will only see a dealer if the check-engine warning light comes on this hasnt happened. If it does, they can plug it in and find out what's up. The abs 'Three Amigo' lights have come on a few times. One was a broken signal wire (overgrown tracks), the others have been transient. I bought an ABS Amigo off ebay to interrogate/clear codes/reset the TC system, and it's worked a treat. Worth keeping in the car just in case. The roof-lining has sagged - seems like they all do this. A few plastic tabs fixes that problem.

Great daily driver, big and comfy. Worth a try – I was lucky with this purchase, as my more knowledgable "Land Rover" friends all had horror stories of TD5's. Despite their warnings, I had to have one. In 1999 my TD5 Series 2 was the price of a modest house. Now, a decent one like mine can be had for the price of a motor scooter. Why is this so? Easy answer is in one word; Fear. Fear of things… Read more

going wrong, and expensive trips to the specialist mechanic etc etc.

Luckily for me, my car at 365,000 klms had been well sorted. Everything works as it should, she doesn't leak oil (much), she's comfy as an old sofa on all types of road surfaces, and I'm getting about 9 litres, maybe less, per hundred kilo's from her surprisingly willing little turbo diesel.

I've fixed a couple of electrical issues by seeking advice, and doing some fiddling about, I'm about to spend some coin on having a pro change the diff, gearbox and transfer case oils; as I don't want problems from these because of lack of maintenance. Also, I will be getting the brake lines flushed out, and the handbrake adjusted up.

She tows our caravan with ease, and our children love all the space in the back. It's a great people mover.

Yes, this one is a keeper. Reliable, reasonably fast (she eats the big miles like few other cars can), and very comfortable. Get a well sorted out one for a song like I did, and there's very little risk of disappointment. Worse case scenario, you would get your money back for the parts. Your not playing for sheep stations with these older Disco's; its a buyers market, so look carefully and have fun.

Great car! Highly recommend – Great car, highly recommend. I drive new cars for a living, and still competes with most of the new Japanese offerings. Drove a new 3.0 diesel prado kakadu recently, nice truck, but not as powerful as the figures would suggest, and handled like rubbish for a $75g car gutless and sloppy steer. Gimme my disco anyday. Saving for discovery 4 3.0, very… Read more

nice!! 2001 td5 auto. Pretty much everything, super comfortable, very reliable(touch wood), great visibility. ACE makes her handle like a sedan, great low range and center diff makes her it climb pretty much anything, tires generally let u down 1st Needed new ball joints recently, only $60 part, but took nearly 2 months. Heavy and bit sluggish, which isn't a problem normally, but having just completed a trip from Brisbane to Airly beach towing a 18fter with 4 fat buggers in the car, overtaking the occasional nomad or steep hill can be a problem, Looking into chipping the old girl soon. Having said that though, cruises very comfortably at 110, recently did Brisbane-Gladstone no boat, 3 people probably 100kg luggage with 50L diesel. Pretty stoked. Also wouldn't recommend for someone that doesn't service and may neglect it, i suspect would be very expensive

Land Rover Discovery 2 Best 4x4xfar – I purchased a 2002 model with 156,000 ks on it in November 2010. It was in very good condition, and I was smitten by the great drive height and feel. The 1st week I owned it, it left me stuck on the side of the road with a stuffed injector harness, and needed a tow to be repaired. Ok, a minor bug I thought. Then week after week, month after month,… Read more

all the little bugs turned into a swarm of money sucking leeches. It got so bad that I was too worried that it would break down on me again, that I never ended up taking it 4w driving. I got rid of it as fast as I could to a dealer, in mid 2012, for hardly any money return. I lost almost 10grand, ( then they had it back up for sale for 20,000 ), and felt totally jimped, and left a bad taste in my mouth never to look at another again.

Then a few months later, a good mates dad was getting rid of a 99 td5 model, had 290,000ks on it, and said I could try it out for a month whilst he was overseas. Wow! What an absolute difference. This car had, had all the problems fixed and so many more that my 2002 would have ended up getting, so I bit the bullet and purchased it for 15grand. It is now almost a year and a half after getting it, and we have had not 1 problem again. Regular servicing (every 5,000), and we now take it 4wdriving monthly, up to the Cape for its 3rd time, used as my daily driver,and have so much fun without the worry of it breaking down. It is a brilliant 4wd and is very capable.

Comfort is great, highway driving it sits on 100ks all day, and towing my 7mtr boat you wouldn't even know is there. Underbody clearance is good, and fuel economy is very good ( way better than the V8s I have heard from another friend) at 95litres does about 900 to 950 kms on the highway, and has now got 320,000ks on the clock with plenty more to go. At half a million ks I will change the engine, but I am keeping this car for life. We have owned 7 4wds of different brands, but this is the most capable. Parts are cheap, if you order from UK, or ebay, then get a good mechanic to fit them. They (the diesel), are also easy to work on for simple things. Not much to grease, and filters and oil are something most can do if you want to save some money (ebay for filters). ABS, Traction Control, and Hill descent lights can hit you 1100 bux when they make an appearance so be careful when buying that these lights dont come on. (Take it for a good test drive and ask to make sure).

Stay away from low kilometre cars (and dealers unless you get a long warranty), as they seem to all have this same everything breaks down at once syndrome. If you can find a good one that has had all, or most of the problems fixed, then it will be the best car/4wd you will own.

Go Land Rover! This one is an absolute pearler. The lower kilometer one we owned was a constant money sucking machine. Drive to experience. Once all the bugs are rectified, then the car is up there with the very best. Be careful of lower 90,000 to 230,000kilometre ones, buyer beware.

Disco Series 2 TD5 Auto = 10/10 ! – Bought a Demo 2001 in 2002 - I've had many cars in my life - THIS IS THE BEST ONE ! I have done 190,000 km now - still in great nic. Don't really have it serviced by LR Dealers because they will rip you off !!! (no doubt about that). LR Dealer in Canberra ripped me off for a service in 2002/03. Charged me over $1000 for an oil change at about… Read more

25,000 km and obviously I never went back. I change the oil/filter myself once a year. Had a few niggly problems like the injector loom at 100,000km - but thats about it. Fantastic engine (TD5) - fantastic economy - beautiful car to drive. Don't do any mods like the cowboys recommend (funny how the Cowboys seem to think they know more about engine performance than LR Engineers). My Disco is stock except for a bullbar (too many roos on the Hume Hwy). I have no oil leaks except for the power steering pump. At $53000 brand new - was well worth it. I don't ever want to sell it ! Driveability, Fuel Economy, Reliability, Comfort Roof liner sags after about 10 years

Not what you expect – Bought a demo model in 2003 with 2000km on the clock. Very basic model - manual, without ACE and air suspension. For the first 4 years run like a swiss clock untill friend talked me into trying a biodiesel. Half way through the very first tank fill car stopped in the middle of the road - needed new fuel pump. One fixed that (and never again filled… Read more

with biodiesel) the car run flawlessly untill two months ago when all of the sudden the engine picked up the revs to the point of destroying itself. Apparently that happens sometime on TD5 when the head cracks through the fuel rail. The car was meticulously serviced, looked after and done only 170000 km. Sadly, you learn a lot but after bad thing happened. Like the plastic locating dowels in a head and the screw getting loose on the oil pump. I like the car so 've opted for the change over engine. Hopefully this one will last a lot longer. Handling on and off road, excellent fuel economy. Oil leaks will drive you mad, body rattle - too many plastics. Very poor quality interior finish.

Disco isn't dead – OK, I bought one of these after I sold my beloved Defender. I have to say this was a great car the TD5 motor is a gem, good power great fuel consumption and very tune-able. Very nice on the highway etc. In fact it just does everything nicely in a mediocre sort of way. Which is good because if your buying a Disco, Patrol or Land Cruiser it's… Read more ·  1

mediocrity all the way. Tow stuff, drop the kids off at school and 4x4 occasionally. Enjoy. The Disco is the pick of the soft roaders. If you want to Safari and boldly go where no man has gone before buy a Defender or spend a heap of money down at your local 4x4 shop getting it to do what a Defender can do out of the box, it'll still be missing the goods though. In summary it's a real toss bag of a car but it's the best softroader out there. But it is a soccer mums car. If you own a new one you've probably bought it to keep up with the Jones's. Very sad. But it is a great car just not a mans car. Still I'd have one over a Patrol or Landie any day. Any yes I sold it after a month and bought another Defender. It's just nice Not for me

A great journey – Our TD5 purchased in 2004 as a 5,000 demo has been a fantasitc vehical which we intend hanging onto for some time yet. Though we have had a few small repairs such as a new fuel pump, alternator and a few other general wear and tear issues, at almost 170,000 km we are very pleased. The fuel economy for a large vehical is excellent, especially on a… Read more

trip. We've been on lots of trips and camps through some really difficult terain. Unless someone wants to offer us a new Discovery 4 as a change over we are keeping our 'Rover' for sometime yet. It fits very nicely on our little hobby farm.

Excellent – This is my second discovery 2, first was a petrol 1999 v8 hmmm horrendous to run fuel wise but great power to weight ratio, sold it at a profit and bought a diesel td5 2000 6 months later, it is standard with no air suspension, dont ever buy one with air suspension, you might as well get the range rover and deal with the same issues in real… Read more

comfort and an impending divorce. im surprised people trash the Disco, ive never had an issue with them, sure wear and tear usual things belts/hoses/seals/tyres/pads but at pushing 180,000kms dont all cars need those? unfortunately at this age they all need doing month after month until you catch up. thats whats annoying. but as everyone says they kick butt over everything else.Looking forward to the disc 3 in a few months Great Driving position, comfortable, awesome on highway and offroad,reliable,economical,never had a problem except fair wear and tear at 170000kms head lining sloppy on all of them...parts and service from dealers ridiculous stick to ebay and a mechanic that knows land rovers but is not attached to a dealership... happy days.

Excellent – Any car that has done 150,000ks is going to have at least something go wrong, so I still think this is a fantastic car. My husband absolutely loves Land Rovers and I found his Defender too be not suitable for most female drivers, but this Discovery is just perfect for me. Its great for me to use to get the groceries and take the kids along, and… Read more ·  1

its also great for us to pack up on the weekend and tow the caravan with. Tows better than anything else we have ever owned. Has always been incredibly reliable for us. Good on fuel and never has any engine problems Has had a few small problems but ours has done 150,000ks,and nothing big has ever one wrong.

I love that car – I bought it two years ago - 2003 TD5, fully equipped. Lots of repairs in the first month or so. Oil leaks and pneumatic suspension. But that was all. Considering she is now 106.000km not a big deal of problems. Reliable and comfortable on the road, specially at 110km/h average. It doesn't have great acceleration but is fantastic at constant… Read more ·  2

speed.

My is bullet proof, what makes it heavier but still a great car.

My little one is 2.5 yo and uses to say, "my car", she loves the space and likes to play in it when parked in the garage. Great drivability on the road, roomy enough for the family Sluggish, low acceleration but good cruiser

Excellent – Mine is a 1999 Td5 manual, has done 305,000 klms. Have replaced the fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator. 1 set of shock absorbers and corrected a couple of oil leaks. front drive shaft U-joints replaced at 303,000 klms. likely due to caravan towing. No squeaks or rattles yet. Replaced all brake discs and pads at 270,000 klms. I run Castrol… Read more ·  1

synthetic engine oil and change it every 10,000 instead of the recommended 20,000 interval. I have Michelin LTX light truck tyres on it which have dine 128,000 kilometres and at last measurement have another 20 + thousand on them. Very easy on tyres. wouldn't buy anything else. Rides like a car, extremely economical, very good tow vehicle. great long distance tourer. Best off road vehicle I've ever owned. Parts can be expensive but over all no more so than a Toyota.

Terrible – I wish I had the good experience others have had. Loved the car off road but it was so unreliable I only did this once. It cost me $10,000 in 3 months in repairs and the previous owner $15,000. The Auto went twice in 30,000kms, electrical, sensors, suspension components, poor build quality, backdoor fills with dust and stones. Must admit… Read more

nothing handles like it on or off road and would have loved a reliable one. 1999 TD5 Auto with ACE. With ACE it handled beautifully, comfortable Very unreliable and expensive. $25,000 repairs once out of warranty

Excellent – This is not a japanese car and thus not a worker bee that don't complaint. It has a heart and soul. Love it, care for it and you will never want to drive any other 4WD. This is the type of car that is going to be with you for life as you will end up loving it so much! very fuel efficient. Luxuriously comfortable! even on the hottest day, the… Read more

air-con can chill you! very stable on cornering as the vehicle don't roll. perfect grip always with full-time 4WD heavy and slow. highway noise. can be unreliable when old but just maintain it well and it will serve you well. the interior will annoyingly fall apart after 10 years.

Excellent – i reacently have been through melbourne ,Adalaide to perth to visit my mothers mother and sister in this car and i must say zooming along in the nullabor in this little beauty was a great thing. She didnt play up once. So if your looking for a 4x4 cross family car cross smart-snazzy buissness car then hve a good think about the Land Rover… Read more

Discovery.One last word is the model i have is dual fuel...gas/petroleum and towing a trailer full of 20L drums of veggie oil on gas is pretty gutless. so when i tow somthing i flick her over to petrol and away we go! the gas is great though and is very cheap. YOU HAVE GOTTA LOVE THIS CAR! it is a great car to drive although my model does not have power steering or auto. the tyres gave out on me the other day. i had to change the front tyre on the side of the road and fork out about 800 dollars in new tyres

Good – We already had a patrol but were looking for an upgrade and were going to buy another Patrol of the same year. Money wise, you get more features in the Disco than Patrol, some friends (all have Patrols) think Discos don't go places but ours has beaten theirs most of the time (and yes, this is with the same mods). We both use this for "real"… Read more ·  1

4WDriving and I love it! My partner has had Patrols and Cruisers before so he is not partial to one brand and has said that this is the best value for money. As mentioned before they are notorious for oil leaks but ours only leaked oil (bought second hand) for two months until we got all the seals fixed and have not had a problem (one year later). From a short women's perspective I could not see over the bonnet of the Patrol even with the driver's seat all the way forward whereas I can see fine in this and it's not all the way forward. The back seat is hard to get babies in and out of (this is only because it's been lifted 4") but it is not the main family car, we only put the kids in it when we go 4WDriving and they love being able to see other cars and nearly being the same height as trucks. I've also found since driving a 4WD my back problems have ceased as I am sitting on the seat and not in it, but this would be the case with most 4WD and not just Dicos. ACE, TC, CDL (our has to be operated with the 10mm spanner as no system yet), just about everything about it. Back doors can be hard to get into (but that's probably as it's been given a 4" lift and no side steps yet). Oil leaks (but as they say, don't panic unless it stops leaking).

What is it with Land Rover? – I purchased my 2003 TD5 Platinum edition in 2006 with 90,000kms on it. Seriously nice vehicle to drive with that 'special' feel however somwhat unreliable. Had a series of electrical problems mainly (brake sensors, engine warning sensor, electronics that operate accellerator)and continually had it into the dealership in Newcastle before they… Read more

closed up shop. Unfortunately, I believe they did not do the work and repairs that they charged me for and that I paid for. I became so dissatisfied with them I just sold the vehicle. I now regret it and am considering another one. Having said that I purchased a Pajero after the discovery and have travelled 150,000 in three years and this vehicle has not missed a trick. Not a single problem so I am somewhat reluctant to venture back to what was overall a nice car but a damn unreliable one. Ride, fuel efficiency, look, feel, Towing capacity, Air suspension, 7 seater, Just unreliable, parts expensive, Dealership was deceiptful and basically had no idea.

Excellent – 2000 TD5 Series 2 A brilliant car that gets alot of rubbishing by Toyota,Nissan and Mitsubishi 4wd owners, don't listen to them, just remember Landrover only build 4wds they don't make washing machines. As such if you look after it and give it the correct servicing it will look after you. Mine has done $300000 Km now and it is still going… Read more

strong. The only modification i have done was to replace the springs with a 50mm lift and have a spare set of tyres for the mud. I have never been out driven by a patrol or cruiser with the same specs. In fact it puts them to shame in the rough mountain terrain.

Don't Buy one that doesn't have a centre diff lock that cant be operated eg late 2002-2003 model.

I love driving mine and since getting a company car miss the daily runs to work with the great all round visability and comfort. A fantastic all rounder, I have driven this car in some hostile terrain and up slopes you couldn't even walk up and then cruised back home on the blacktop in the same comfort as a Statesman. The drivers position is the best, you can see everything. Fuel economy is very good on a run. Replacement parts from main dealers are a joke, but thank god for ebay and UK internet sites in fact avoid main dealers at all costs.

Good – We love our Disco, have just returned from travelling around Aust, 26K klms pulling a 23ft caravan and not a problem at all, all we did was service it well and put fuel in it. It NEVER let us down. Parts are expensive but we have found enough dealers on ebay or the net to get good deals. We have 215K on the clock, this is our first Disco but our… Read more

fourth Land Rover. Toyota and Nissan owners can sneer but I know which vehicle I would rather, we travelled with folk with a 2006 Land Cruiser and I am pleased we were not paying his fuel bill!! Great for travelling, great fuel economy (1999 TD5). Roof lining coming adrift, parts are very expensive..problem solved..use ebay or the net.

Excellent – Great cars, this is the third one I have had. All diesel. The frist was a 98 then a 01 and now a 2004. Can't wait to get the disco 3 when I retire this one next year. pure luxury and a joy to drive my last model had ACE but my new one doesn't. Ace makes a huge difference to handling and well wirth the extra money. Show details

Good – If you love going places out of the ordinary this is in my opinion (and I also own a toyota 79 series landcruiser ute) the most capable and comfortable vehicle you could buy for the job. My td5 has gone through water over the bonnet, beach and soft sand, rock climbing,mud, you name it and handled all conditions with ease. A very comfortable ride… Read more

which means less fatigue at the end of a long day 4wdriving. On the flip side I have had a few problems. The fuel filter behind the r/h back wheel dumped all the fuel out of the tank and left me and my 8yr old grand daughter stranded on a remote country road 8pm. This problem was ongoing for the next 6 months. The next problem relates to fitting the wrong rims (chinese I later found out)so make sure you use only landrover rims. That problem took over a year to work out. Next I towed a 21' caravan and strait away had exhaust manifold distortion. I ended up putting an after market strenthened manifold on and stopped towing the caravan. A few other minor anoying leaks etc but otherwise I love my disco.

OK – Once I get it back from the mechanics I will probably forget about the issues because it is such a great drive. But, as I head for retirement I don't think I will get another one although in my heart I would love to. I have done 260000km and the past month it has been in the repair shop and not responding well to the steering boxes they have… Read more

tried to put in it. Two years time and I will probably be telling you I have another one!!!!! I love driving this car. The comfort, visibility, handling are fantastic. I moved from a Mercedes 240D to the TD5 and apart from up off the ground the handling was just as light as the sedan. Fuel economy and low,low gear is phenomenal. Top ladies vehicle. From week two it had mechanical problems. Under warranty not a hip-pocket issue other than off the road for too long waiting for parts etc. Wonderful technology but poor quality control. I would hate to make a list of major repairs and costs.

Terrible – No no and no unless you have deep pockets and good mates to tow you back from Birdsville/ Lusaka / Kampala. As much as I hate it, go east young man very comfy, brilliant radio / sound and good off-road when indeed off-road the rest. Horrifying reliability, extremely expensive to repair, which happens frequently. My TD5 auto was my second Landy and… Read more

also my last. problems? twice was both the harnesses replaced, so the radiator and fuel pump in tank. Car was only serviced by Land Rover. Turbo went quicker than the fuel in the tank (three times in three months ~ factory problem). I am not the only person complaining. Once it is outside the warranty BEWARE

Terrible – Don't take this one out in the bush unless you have an EPRB and plenty of water for the rescue. Comfortable ride expensive and frequent repairs unreliability (needs to stay with 100kms of the repair shop) Show details