Land rover discovery.I am buying a discovery,what faults do they have,what do i check/look out for?

Answer 1

watch out for leaking roofs on older models, especialy the little glass panels on the roof-rear quater panels

Answer 2

STAY AWAY!!

I have never seen a vehicle line have more problems on my lot, before and after the sale. Last year alone I had 2 sitting here for sale and they both had major problems EVERY time you went out to show them.

Extended warranty cost is a very good judge of product reliability because they have huge research arms that study how vehicles perform long term so they don't loose $. Universal Underwriters is the largest underwriter of vehicle service contracts in the US. Let me give some cost comparisons.

All Warranties are 4yr 48k mile bumper to bumper on cars with 50,000 miles on them right now

2004 Honda Civic = $651
2004 Nissan Maxima = $706
2004 VW Passatt = $1,114
2004 Hummer H2 = $2,127
2004 Land Rover Discovery = $4,093

You draw your own conclusion!

If I trade one now I immediately run it at the auction before something breaks.

Good Luck

Answer 3

If you are worried about reliability DONT buy a Landie.
I'm on to may second now, lots of repairs, expensive to run, but i'd have ten more. Landies are great, like a favorite coat or a comfortable pair of boots you don't ever want to part with them. Any other 4x4 is pants x 4.

Answer 4

If it became presented as a Land Rover elect motor vehicle it would desire to have been suitable repaired. As to a broker guarantee i don't be attentive to what's on grant interior the U. S.. As to reliability the difficulty is that those are intense tech ecu automobiles. they might desire to be regarded after suitable with broker point laptop application.BMW's have a similar subject. you reside close to the broker. in case you get a highway corner mechanic is the U. S. to look after this they'll make a multitude of it. you will desire to understand the motor vehicle to look after it. they are solid automobiles. interior the U. S. you have gas automobiles the place as right here in Europe greater are diesel powered. in case you like the motor vehicle ask the broker to grant it a verify over and spot what their mechanics locate. Their mechanics interior the united kingdom are nicely knowledgeable and be attentive to the automobiles nicely.

Answer 5

Leaking rear windows, Gear box problems, especially the diff
very expensive to repair service tax- check under the wheel arches for excessive rusting, also check under the engine for leaks. My personal advise is stay clear and look at the jap versions-

Answer 6

My mate bought one a T reg
and it cost the dealer £5000.00
to make it roadworthy that was a
year and a half ago, now he is
forking out money left right and
centre because of all the faults
that are cropping up,oil leaks, engine misfire,
levelling system, I can't list all the faults, not enough time,good luck but honda make a nice 4x4

Answer 7

hi you dont say how old your looking at new 1s sound fairly well sorted at the moment, older ones look at the desiels as have seen them with well over 300k on clocks. servicing not to dear as long as you stay away from main dealers. mainly check chassie and transmission but buy a good landrover mag and most have a guide to buying in.

Answer 8

You will never see this vehicle in the top ten for reliability. The gear boxes were notorious for breaking up. They have never been much since they were sold to Ford, I think.

Answer 9

Steer clear unless your loaded.
High tax
High insurance
High service charges
And about ten miles to the gallon (downhill)

Answer 10

i dont know that particular model that well, but go to www.adviceontime.com and read the article on buying a good used car, this will help you out.