Is the Land Rover Discovery 4 as BAD as everyone says?! | ReDriven
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The Land Rover Discovery 4 is widely regarded as one of the best 4x4s in the world. It's praised for its ability to tackle the depths of the wilderness convincingly while emanating a sense of class and sophistication. When new, it was a near perfect vehicle.
However, Land Rover has built quite the negative reputation when it comes to reliability and the cost of ownership and maintenance.
Supremely practical, incredibly comfortable, loaded with equipment and a joy to drive both on-road and off but should you buy one? Check out our full review and let us know what you think in the comments below.
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - What is it?
02:05 - Does it look good?
03:50 - How's the interior?
05:49 - How's the tech?
07:05 - Is it practical?
07:59 - What goes wrong?
08:40 - Is it safe?
09:22 - What's it like to drive?
12:57 - How much does it cost?
13:37 - Running costs?
14:24 - Should you buy it?
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I’ve got a 2010 Disco 4 V8. I’ve spent a lot of money on it. Gearbox rebuild and parking brake were expensive issues. Services were expensive until I started taking it to Overland Worx (in South Africa). Despite the issues, it’s one of the best and most iconic cars I’ve ever owned. I can’t replace it because nothing looks and feels as good. Lots of trips into remote areas towing a heavy trailer and the car is fully part of the experience. The D5 is an abomination and that’s what makes to D4 even more special. I wish I never owned it, because then I could have been free to settle for a Toyota like a sensible person.
From owning a late model Disco 4, can confirm the long list of issues is pretty spot on. My favourites were two oil leaks, four coolant leaks, cooked control arms and regular limp modes without any identifiable source of issue. All within about 3000km of ownership.
I finally fixed all the issues by selling it and buying another car that was made by ze Germans. Happy to report this fixed all the issues!
Owned one for 7 years in. Africa. It fell apart after 70,000 Kms. I have fond memories about selling it.
hahahahahahahahahahahahahah this comment is fucking fantastic 😂😂😂
@@stevo7233 My toyota did the same.
@@borisjohnson6809 yeah probably mate! Land Rover are known for their issues. They have the highest recalls and returns out of any car brand on the world.
I don’t own one, I have a Kia stinger GT :)
@@stevo7233 Toyota has the highest recall rate of all manufacturers, not JLR. Over 4 Billion vehicles have been recalled for various problems. Like the Yaris, which would suddenly accelerate you into the nearest wall (Toyota settled hundreds of those cases), Chassis rusting etc.
Same with my jeep mate 😆😆😆 brilliant comment
I've had an HSE D4 since 2014. First year of ownership was a total nightmare. Towed to the dealership every month. Since then, it's been the perfect car - just annual servicing and minor repairs. Toured around most of Australia, towing a 3.5T van. I also do a lot of sand work - Fraser, Rainbow, Moreton, Stockton. It's a limo that goes offroad - no other car in the world does this.
“No other car does this in the world” - Toyota Landcruiser disagrees.
@@the.magnusyeah. Toyota runs a reasonable second place. Ride and handling aren’t in the same game. Stock v stock same again off road.
@@the.magnus Toyota goes off-road. It is otherwise crude and can never be considered a limousine.
If you’re not rich enough to own a new Discovery, you most certainly aren’t rich enough to own a used one.
Just saying....
Unless you’re prepared to do your own servicing. I bought a used d4 with no warranty and in the next 90,000km I’ve only done routine maintenance except for a tailgate release that was I think about $100 so it was no problem.
@@srnunan4783 yup that's what i did, .... and it does makes me looks like rich :) loved the car,
If you aren’t clever in the way that you maintain it (as per the two previous posts), that advice is equally applicable to ANY complex and sophisticated car.
@@delcotelcomputersupport3897 I've had my D4 hse for 10 month's now and was luck as the had been £5500 work done underneath just before purchased it but it's time to do the timing belts thats all
Fix your own problems and you are good.
I've a 2012 Disco 4 SDV6 HSE. Its the only car i've ever brought back home that there was no looks of horror, disapproval from the family. I've done over 80ks in the car since I've owned it 3 years ago, and she has been absolutely rock solid. Never skimp on maintenance, including the daily checks, keep fluid levels in their proper levels, and you'll be fine. Can't say enough good things about the Disco.
I am very interested in what you previously brought back home.
@@Wilbenster Rule #2 of bringing things home: you don't talk about what you bring home.
daily checks? lol I checked my 2000 4Runner once every 3 months.
Have the exact same model - been nothing but a pleasure
I had one and kinda agree, it is a beautiful car, probably best 4wd ever built, but even if nothing major goes there will be alot of little things that need looking at and LR parts are not cheap. Things like door lock, tailgate release freezing, spare tyre winch crapping out, park brake... Suspension is weak, lower control arms going all the time, left wheel bearings, airbags are great but only last ~200,000kms. You do need a lot of money to maintain them. Compared to brother's Honda CR-V, he's has one thing go wrong in 16 years. One. Everything, every little switch, button, handle, gauge all still work. That's something even the best D4 owner could only dream of...
I have owned all kinds of 4x4 LC200, Fortuna, Pajero the list goes on. I now have owned a Discovery 4 for 5 years problem free. It is hands down the best of the cars I have owned. It is powerful, right size, practical,
agile easy to use around town but as good as off road, heaps of space. I had to make a decision to sell or keep at the end of the 5 year maintenance plan, my only possible replacement is an LC200 of which I already had one, too big, no space relative to size of vehicle , impractical around town, only advantage is in my case theoretical reliability. As I have owned both it was easy for me to keep the Discovery I maintain it well oil change 6 monthly, do preventative maintenance such as gearbox oil change every 60k km, brake actuator cleaning and so on. The maintenance takes more focus than an LC 200 but the benefit of the car is incomparable so its pain I take happily. I will keep it as long as possible and when it done for I will be forced to buy a LC 300 by then.
Mate, thanks so much for this comment. This is exactly what we love to read on here.
LC100 and LC200 the best. Nothing better. LR3 and LR4 are pure fancy trash.
Have you actually driven one off road or blast one down a dual lane highway?
NO , of course not!
My dad owned a 3.0 tdv6 2009 and loved it, few little issues but not more than an annual repair. It was used as a workhorse due to the great price we got it at. However i do have to somewhat disagree with your 2.7 vs 3.0 diesel comment, after my work experience at one of the most well known land rover garages in WA i would have to say that i would far more recommend a 2.7 in a discovery 4 over the 3 litre. The 2.7 that was put in the 4 was different to that of the 3 as it was the updated motor used in the territory i believe the oil pump and some small things on the bottom end where changed, it means that the 2.7 D4s look after their owners. 3 litres suffer with oil cooler issues, problematic design with the turbo oil drain resulting in self destruction and spun engine bearings. Although i do believe some of the 3.0 catastrophic failures are a result of the environmental push to extend service intervals 26,000 kays between services!!! i would strongly recommend to start servicing these every 10,000 kays. Also a gearbox that never needs to be serviced!! I would do a gearbox service every 60k. My dream is to build a D4 with the suspension and engine from a 3.6tdv8 rangie (with new turboes that is). but if i were to buy a landrover of this age and leave the driveling standard, it would be out of a 2.7 D4, 4.0 v6 D3 or a 4.4 V8 D3 (jag motor). A 2.7tdv6 disco 4 with a tune is a good package, being able to put 17inch wheels on is a bonus over the 3.0. The truth is they are all good cars if looked after, this is my 2 cents.
Mine has 215,000kms and runs great. Just replaced the air susp. compressor for about $1500, which is completely fine. But I love the truck, the seating position, absurdly good visibility, the looks, etc.
Far from a truck..
I thought a truck was a vehicle that carried heavy materials or goods and in case of the lorry reference of truck even troops. A Land Rover is a vehicle in its own right
Have a 2011 Diesel Discovery 4 - been amazing, no real issues (other than an alternator swap, and normal brake discs change). At 125 000kms and going good. My mates LR3 Discovery went till 475 000km
My buddy is on his 3rd used one and they have all been maintenance nightmares for him. But he's learning how to be a mechanic real fast. #3 is having its rear differential rebuilt as I type. He had a heart attack working on #2. He was so pissed working under its hood he blew a heart gasket. Lucky for him he was working on it in my shop and I managed to get him to the hospital before he died. Good thing I'm as good a Paramedic as I am a Mechanic. I'm an Isuzu and Toyota 4x4 fan. I like my off road toys simple..
Update: My buddies Land Rover reared has planetary gear issues and wouldn't you know it. The parts are made from unobtainium. So he's now looking for a full pumpkin with a locker, with his gear ratio. I suggested an ARB but you'd thought I told him to rape his sister with my suggestion. Don't know why he's like rhat. I have 3 pairs of them in my off road rigs. They have served me well. Guess he only wants to break only the best British parts. Oh well!
Got a 2014 SE and touch wood, it's been good so far. I did take out a LR Service Plan and Power Up which paid for themselves. Mainly urban driving and 138km on the clock, still drives great.
Bought a 2011 3L SDV6 (was warned about the 2.7) at 80,000km it’s now at 170,000 and I’ve done the following routine stuff; brake pads, air filter, oil changes, adjusted the rear drum callipers when the park brake actuator ran out of travel, transmission oil and filter and timing belt, battery and front lower wishbone bushes.
The only failures I’ve needed parts for were upper tailgate release actuator and the original wheel nuts (dodgy tire dealer deformed the chrome caps with the wrong size socket and after that the supplied tool in the vehicle wouldn’t go on the rounded ones so I got solid aftermarket set). It has had no unexpected failures other than the tailgate actuator.
I have four kids (all in car seats at one stage) and camp, tow, off road, and the rest is highway and school/shopping. There’s no other vehicle that can be compared to them, tight turning circle, the ride on air is excellent, the ZF auto is really solid and the whole lay out is smart and designed with use in mind rather than just trying to look more trendy than the competitors. Eg. 3rd row seats have a footwell so your knees aren’t up around your ears like some 3rd row 4wd’s and they fold flat to hide away totally if you want the boot space. They’re basically a luxury people mover, a boat or van tug, an off-roader and an everyday soccer mum car all in one.
251,000 miles on my LR3 (Discovery 3) and it still runs and drives perfectly. Original drivetrain, never rebuilt. My experience has disproved the Land Rover unreliability myth. As long as you maintain these well, they can last a long time.
What does maintaining include?
We wish we heard more stories like yours Nick.
@@nombre1248 Regular oil changes with the proper oil would be first on my list. I tend to change the oil every 4,000 miles and only use full synthetic with a Wix filter. People often opt for the cheaper oil services and that is a huge error with the 4.4 engine. To make these last they need top notch oil. Servicing the transmission, t-case, diffs, and other mechanical elements at the proper intervals would be second on my list. Many of the electrical gremlins come from failure to maintain the roof drainage system, causing water to leak into the cabin and corrode wires.
As a former RRS L494 owner I agree with this sentiment . I used to say “buying a Land Rover Is like adopting a pitbull from a shelter. Much like dog ownership you reap what you sew , you either get a bundle of joy or a liability”. When discussing Land Rover’s reliability reputation we cannot ignore the fact that a majority of them are owned by drivers with deep pockets who neither know or care about proper maintenance and vehicle care . During the pandemic I scheduled test drives at Audi, bmw , VW and Tesla … all dealerships simply handed me the keys and allowed me to take it for a spin without the salesperson present … Land Rover on the other hand was not allowing test drives and the sales manager simply said “ Most people just show up and purchase a vehicle “ That statement alone speaks volumes about the people who typically own a Land Rover and later complain about an issue they fail to diagnose until it’s months too late . I have been searching for a well kept 2016 LR4 in Los Angeles and have come to the conclusion that the service records should have an asterisk * “ previously owned by a wealthy housewife “ Sadly it wouldn’t surprise me if 50 % of Land Rover owners spend the first few months of ownership using the wrong type of Petrol. Unfortunately some of us in search of a Used LR are paying for the sins and stupidity of the previous owners , not the manufacturer .
@@sc0366 Brilliant comment mate. Thanks so much for posting this. Fascinating. - AK
Funny, I have a 2010 with 171,234 miles on it. Just do the maintenance and you are fine. Still on the original air springs. Just changed my alternator and the brake vacuum pump for under $500. The best engine is the 5.0 V8 petrol by far, not the V6 supercharged or T Diesel.
I had a TD5 and it failed regularly. Engine/Turbo/Gearbox/electrical/oil leaks/deformed plastics. I suffered them all. The day I traded it was one the best days of my life. When I see them on the road I feel sorry for the owner.
Love Your Channel, Absolutely Informative and Your Honest Review is a Breath of Fresh Air than, what the other Car Review channels are offering... Keep Up the Good Work 💯💯💯👍👍👍
Thanks so much Mikael! Thank you for watching, loving and commenting.
I’ve had 3 of these now, a 2.7, 3.0SDV6 and an earlier 4.4. Unbeatable value, and nothing stock will keep up off road. I’ll own another one. If serviced well, they are reliable as anything else
I bought a 2016 in Landmark spec at 6 months old with 9000 miles. It's now done 48,000 with occaisional work related off-roading and towing. In that time, it hasnt had a single fault.
You're about 2,000 miles from problems. I own the same one and have 65K on mine and have had gremlins running through it for the last year.
Mine has 90k miles with no problems. Wait, it got a water pump some time ago.
Great review. I bought a second hand 2011 LR4 TDV6 HSE in 2018 and it's been excellent. Usual maintenance required. Nothing noteworthy but it does like to be driven rough. You need to use it for what its been designed for. Long trips. Rough roads. Vary the settings. It got me more interested in cars & their design & usability. It's definitely not boring & we've all been to more places since it's been in our lives. Nothings perfect anyway.
But my mum said I'm perfect?
Seriously but, wrapped you enjoyed the review Adam and stoked you're loving your LR4. - AK
I've had my Disco3 for 15 years now. A GAP IID Tool is a must. I've changed just the usual wearable items before they would fail. I changed the parking brake module myself for £180. It's been fantasticly reliable. Always cleaned underneath after offroading. Car is wide enough for a fork lift to dump a pallet of slabs into the back. I love it. If you are scared, then don't buy one. Leave them to people that can take care of them properly. DO NOT GET THE SDV6 3.0. They are very complicated to maintain. You can rebuild the TDV6 2.7 in your garage ;)
Yes - I had a 2012 - absolutely magnificent vehicle. Never ever a single problem. I just got a 2021 Defender - so far stunning in every way.
‘Yes’ was my answer to his opening question - should you buy one? If you take care of it with regular maintenance, it’s very reliable in my experience. I would not recommend an LR3 however.
Thats been my own experience too. Magnificent is definitely not overstating it.
So good to hear mate.
@@jamesrebbechi4471 It's pretty much the perfect 4x4, as long as it doesn't go boom.
Had a 2011 LR4 , had 112k miles on ,but looked likely just rolled off the dealers lot, when I bought it, sold it with 148k miles and never had so much as a hiccup. Did normal oil changes, services etc. was a magnificent vehicle. Loved it. And yes I am English, but owned and lived in California when I owned it.
My 2011 with the 5.0 V8 was the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned including my Honda and Acura. I sorely miss it.
@BrittishRichard. That's brilliant. Then why did you choose to part ways with it? Some make an unsolicited offer you could not refuse?
@@daryljohnson9010 Same question. What made you sell?
I drive mine like an old person in a Cadillac and still had to drop 10k usd in mine this year... But after new tires and rims, it still looks and feels like a great luxury SUV...
I heard NASA plans to use the LeBron Scale as their new standard of measurement, you're ahead of the curve mate.
I’m looking at 2.7l D3/D4’s. beautiful cars. Can’t be worse than my 2017 Dmax I’ve owned since new, serviced every 10,000km and has cost me $20,000 in repairs
Prior to Covid my brother bought a Prado which he just sold for a $6000 profit while not spending a cent on it. I bought a Pajero which I just sold for a $4500 profit while not spending a cent and a good mate of mine bought a discovery. One of us spent $6000 on their car during lockdown and made no profit at all.
The gearbox isn't that bad when maintained. It's a ZF unit which is used in many other vehicles and it is pretty reliable.
That gearbox (6 or 8 speed) is in just about everything, from a Haval to a Rolls Royce.
No, it's attached to a land rover and that automatically makes it more unreliable even though it's an IDENTICAL PART
Thanks for your honesty with these reviews mate. Gotta ask though - what's the conversation like with the owners who lend you these vehicles to do reviews on once these videos come out?
Thanks mate and great question. I let them know that it is a genuine review and that we pride ourselves on being as honest as we possibly can so if we spot an issue, we’ll raise it.
Also, we do loads of research before filming the car and a few days out I’ll mention to them that I’ll be raising the common issues and if they’d like to pull out of the shoot, they’re totally welcome to.
So far, we’ve only had cars pull out due to scheduling due to weather changing a shoot date and we’ve had one car have a mechanical failure days before the shoot.
Otherwise, everyone seems happy, even those that have had their cars criticised. - AK
Had a D3 now a D4. Does everything I need for my farm AND in town. Regular servicing is vital - do not cut costs here. If I had to replace it I feel stuck. I need a drop down tail gate and masses of "boot" space. Any suggestions welcomed.
I've had my D4 for over 3 years and only one issue that the dealer sorted for me when I bought it. 250 thou kms so far, with off-roading and cleaned and serviced lots. Love my Disco! Best car LR have ever made, imo
Owning a Land Rover has been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I'm poor, so it took me about 30 yrs of back breaking labour to be able to afford a used one. I was so happy when I drove it home. 2 months later I had drained my bank account fixing steering, suspension and drivetrain parts. I'm not even close to having them all fixed. The worst part is that after all of that, I just found out that the engine has a bad crank bearing, bad piston rod bearings, and bad timing chain guides. I financed it, so now I get to make payments for years on a vehicle that sits motionless in my driveway, mocking my pain every morning as I walk by it to leave for work. Each evening when I get home I can almost hear it say to me, "remember that raise you got? It's mine for the next 5 years, plus some, Hahahahahaha!!!" Please don't buy one of these.
Owned a 2011 Discovery 4 for the last 5 years. Regularly serviced, I've replaced discs, tyres and left/right fuel inlet manifolds (that was a bit expensive to be honest). Also, the tailgate solenoid died on me. Probably spent about £5k over the last 5 years, so a grand a year on average. It's a great car though. I tow a lot and it's the ultimate tow car.
Outstanding overview. I’m in the market for a used 4x4 and your analysis was invaluable! Thanks 🙏
Thanks so much David. - AK
Thanks guys! Really enjoyed this... was on the verge of picking one up but this has ultimately saved me cash and probably heartache. I've watched the 4x4 guide vid, any chance of a 'best used 4x4s for families' vid? Love the content, keep it coming.
Ah cheers Charlie! 100%, we'll start working one up now. - AK
Probably a good job that I didn’t read it before buying either of mine then - I might have bought something else too and missed out on two of the best cars that I’ve ever owned 👍
Hey mate! From south africa. Spot on. Fair and balanced review.
My 1999 Discovery 2 has done 455,000 km’s and is still running beautifully
That's awesome Aydan. - AK
My friend has one with higher milage and it's been pretty reliable. It's been well maintained but it has been used as a family car. Other friends have had lower milage BMW X5s which have been less reliable than the Discovery.
Awesome website, love the cheat sheet and breakdown of the versions and powertrains
Cheers so much mate. - AK
This has to be the most honest review of the disco I’ve seen to date and trust me, I’ve pretty much seen all of them on UA-cam.
Mate thank you so much!
I own a 2009 disco 3, with 250k kms now. V6 diesel, air suspention, full option. Had a fair share of little troubles, but I am not planning on trading it in, as anything capable of towing 3.5 tons and transporting 7 persons in comfort is going to set me back a LOT of money.
Looks like this Disco is going to hit at least 15 to 20 years and 400k kms.
Amazing the immense variance in comments Peter. Gentlemen like yourself loving the Disco experience vs people despising them. I feel we've opened a can of worms! - AK
Great review- stoked it came out when it did, i'm in the market for a disco 4 at the moment. Little worried based on this review, but... they look rad.
Mate they look awesome and when they have a full service history and are cared for, so bloody lovely. - AK
Watched from Zimbabwe. Thanks for your review!!
Thanks so much for watching Grant. - AK
I recently subscribed too your channel odd bit over a month ago. Excellent content brutality honest call it as it is. Same as your residence mechanic no bs no white wash straight to the point. This is a must watch for anyone buying a used car
Thanks so much Robert. Love that you’re enjoying our hard work.
We bought a 2011 Discovery 4 HSE landmark 5L V8 couple of months earlier. We love that car. Is it a Limited edition model ? And is it valuable than the HSE luxury ?
Had one of these 2010 absolutely nailed it over 80K miles over 2 years only fault was a turbo issue cost £300 to fix, loads of room, loads of kit, sat nav was crap but overall good car.
253 000 km on my 2012 D4 HSE SDV6. Nil issues. Same with my previous D3. Both worked off road a fair bit too.
I have a 2013 and [knock on wood] it's been near bulletproof reliable. It's the family truckster, and it never misses a beat. I would say without hesitation that's it's the best vehicle I've ever owned. I would strongly recommend looking for a 2012 or 2013 with the V8 vs. the Supercharged V6 of new model years.
In what ways is the 2013 better say than a 2016?
I have a 2011 V6 Diesel - no real issues at all. Such a lovely car to drive.
I love my 2013 V8 disco as well! shes been great to keep so far
Got a 2013 SDV6 D4 and love the hell out of it - done 184k on it, just had belts replaced and fixed a faulty oil filter seal. No issues other than this and usual servicing etc and averaging 7.6-8.4l/100
I've got the same year/model (2013 SDV6) with about 170k. But I usually get closer to 10l/100km, without considering myself a fast or aggressive driver at all. This suggests you drive very cautiously/slowly .. that should surely help the longevity?
@@robertsaunders30 I hope it helps the longevity but I also don't drive overly cautious and have a heavy foot. I do a fair bit of long distance in it. I don't reset the trip computer so I can see long distance average and it's sitting at 8.5l/100. The car is shared between myself and partner with very different driving styles
Great review as always
Oh cheers mate!
My 2011 D4 has had a Electronic Handbrake module ( just leave mine in P ) the Suspension Wish bone bushes wear out at a hefty £800 + vat per corner, The Air Inlet Manifolds are made of Plastic and Crack - power goes to limp home and about £750 per manifold.
Apparently up to 2012 they dont have locating pegs in the Big End Shells hence they can slip round - block the Oil Gallery and cease the frickin engine !!.
Mines done 100K and is a lovely ride and pulls like a train- nobody really needs any more power than the 255 hp 3.0 litre straight 6.
Maintain it well with regular Engine Oil Changes.
Every vehicle needs something so all in all not so bad given the Ride and Power and ability and capability
But besides that, it was reliable?
Have a 2.7 diesel 2005 disco 3. Love it. Less to go wrong. Same engine in the territory so more parts available from the wreckers.
Great video, prices fir low mileage late 2915 and 2016 disco have gone through the roof, same model and mileage like mine ie 2016 landmark now commanding up to £40000, I bought mine cost £30000 nearly 2 years ago
My parents own a 2015 Discovery 4 with 3.0L V6 diesel engine, 115,000 km on it. Our experience has been mostly great so far. The parts that needed to be changed were a 2nd battery, timing belt and spark plugs. We recently had a gear selector control unit error (a few litres of transmission oil were added (yes, there is a leak) and no more problems... for now). The rear wiper might also go out soon as it wipes veeery slowly. No other small or big problems atm. I drive it often and absolutely love it. I also like the peace of mind when it comes to overcoming any terrain - snow, mud, sand, and others. Though I wouldn't own it as servicing costs are crazy expensive.
2012 SDV6, an amazing vehicle. 250K on the clock, hasn't missed a beat. Do all my own servicing and maintenance. That way I know its gets the best oils etc. Aftermarket bits and pieces keep maintenance costs down. Its due for lower control arms replacement front and back. Not all that expensive. Drags a 3t van all over the country. Goes anywhere in comfort. Value for money can't be beaten.
I've had a 2012 SDVS SE for a few years now and I love it. It's only gone through 4 door actuators, a split manifold and broken water in fuel sensor so far. It's got so much room inside and is great to drive.
They are all common problems. I bet the split manifold cost a bit they certainly aren't a fun job
Great vid, good info and no BS, you will earn plenty more subs with this recipe
Thanks so so much mate
I purchased one about 18months ago... one of the dreaded 2.7litre ones you speak of... yes there is a few issues, but lots of 10 year old cars have issues.. and as for the electric park brake, if you pay someone like land rover to fix it you will pay a bomb... I fixed it myself in 1.5hours for free... on my garage floor.. just a bit of online research and mechanical know how... I can count 4 issues with mine currently.. but I definitely enjoy owning it... and would by another
Hii wech grenation beter befor 2013 or after moodel
I’ve owned a 2012 LR4 since new. Most reliable vehicle we’ve ever owned. The Ford derived 5.0L engine is awesome. Had preventive maintenance on timing chains done at 100K I am expecting at least 200K miles out of her.
Hi Guys, what a brilliant and useful review. I am actually looking for 2015/2016 Discovery Sport here In South Africa, how does this review apply to that car?
Oh thanks so much Mulalo. Mate, in a few hours you'll have your answer when our next Top 5 goes live! - AK
Good job! Loved the review. Keep up mates 👌🏾
Cheers mate
2012 SDV HSE - I've had her from 66k - only problems I've had are:
1 - Cracked inlet manifold (plastic bugger). It's a 'while we are here' type job so I replaced both. Paid for mechanic to do it £1300.
2 - Replaced faulty air compressor (wouldn't lower very well)
3 - Rear passenger side window will not function (yet to fix)
She never misses a service, in other words, I've not given it an excuse to break.
Awesome mate! - AK
Great comments and video. We have a UK spec 3.0 TDV6 with 75000 miles. Just started having transmission issues, when selecting gears D or R the gear doesn’t always engage first go. Engine just continues idling as though in neutral, until gear lever recycled back to P then D or R again, usually successful second time.
Except last week when moving the lever in and out of gear refused to engage anything but a box of neutrals, followed by “gearbox fault” on the info display. Engine off, engine on and gear selection once again immediately working….. any ideas?? Any chance the ‘sealed for life’ transmission oil needs replacing? PS I have already replaced the gear selector linkage below, and keep it well lubricated.
75,000 miles is as far as you’d really want to run with the original gearbox oil.
ZF, who make the transmission want the oil changed at around 60,000 miles; LR just ignore that and say “sealed for life”.
I’d go with the advice of those that designed and built the transmission 👍
I'd be getting the gearbox flushed, and a new filter fitted if it were me, when I got mine it was on about the same mileage, it was the first job that i had done.
If you can, take it to a good independent specialist with the flushing machine, the colour or the fluid that came outta mine was really really dirty.
The changes on my one were OK before the change, but are much smoother after the change.
Thank you for this honest review
Canadian Spec. 2016 Disco4 SCV6 HSE Lux HD 160K kms: the only thing I've had to do is oil, trans and diff fluid service. Coming up is water pump and rear coolant manifold... after that, I expect to get 260K without problems.
I love my Disco, and learning to work on the engine transfers to all supercharged JLR engines of the time, so hello XKR-S
Whats the cost for the servicing you mentioned?
@@Tops1212 Not sure. It'll be between 400 and 600 in parts (water pump, gaskets, tubes and clamps, accessory belts) but I'll do the work myself.
owned 2015 D4 since new, no issues what so ever! with regular servicing. Just replaced lower control arms and thats about it. Best car I've owned
I have major anxiety even reading the video title haha. I bought a used LR3 and it nearly sent me broke and 6foot under from stress. It ruined my life quite literally... but I still loved the car. Crazy i know. I only owned the thing for 10 months, but in that time, I had just about every "common problem" go wrong you could imagine. The list is honestly way too long so lets call it by its figure, $20k aud (in 2015)... no, that's not what I paid for the car but the repair bill total... it was horrendous and i'd only ever buy one new if I ever go near an LR badge again.
I've owned my 2015 (MY16) 3ltr SDV6 SE since new and it's been the best 4wd I've ever owned. It goes EVERYWHERE with style, comfort and ease. I looooove it :)
2015 HSE, owned for 3 years. Never put a foot wrong
i've got a land rover discovery d1 and honestly, if i take my cousin with me to do some off roading im always the one that needs to help him because he is always getting stuck like everywhere. (note i do not have a single modification in my disco exept that i made it a 4 seater instead of 2...)
Good factual review. The key with these magnificent beasts is proper servicing and 5000 km oil changes. They’re certainly not cheap to own but after 350km’s use as my mobile office no others truly compare on versatility or comfort. They are outstanding vehicles equally around town as country work. That said the 300 Series looks like a great next step. Good advice - Buy smart allow adequate budget & enjoy.
Cheers so much James
Oil change every 5000km??? That should tell you more than enough…. Toyota recommends 10k miles for the Land Cruiser.
@@giovannialtamore Maybe if you’re mainly long distance otherwise 5000 for any engine definitely.
We've had a Disco3 in the family since 2007 and it's reached 225000km with just a couple of issues: the EPB is annoying (but the trick is not really to use it all the time), a passenger seat airbag fault and a rear bootlid solenoid failure. That's it. And this is a car that gets used 6-7 up, with ski boxes, and for towing boats and trailers, on snow, gravel and tarmac, 1000km in a day sort of stuff. All you need is a decent code-reader to diagnose the issues, some mechanical sympathy, and a good independent garage to lean on.
Great video! Can you do Toyota prado next?
Thanks Kelvin, funny you mention that, stay tuned in a couple of weeks and you might have your wish granted! - AK
Avoid the car because of the handbrake screech? I had this issue on mine and it cost a couple of hundred dollars to fix. It's not necessarily a new unit. They can be serviced. All of the major issues you mention can be serviced for reasonable prices at LR non dealer specialists. I had a discovery 3. Absolutely loved the car. Not a fan of the new discoveries at all as they don't seem to have the practicality factor but would definitely buy an LR4 even though a bit older.
Great video , in the Uk late 2016 models gone up in price , fairly low mileage hse , or special edition landmark fetching over £35000, I could sell my disco and have £5000 in my hand . Agree with repair costs I go to local repair mech also owns a disco , but going to my local landrover dealer they want £160 per hour labour rates. It one of best cars I driven. My landmark was the last ones that Lr produced and this spec seats in between hse and hse lux. Regards mark
Cheers Mark, awesome info too.
Beautiful spec
Can you do one on the Disco 2?
Have a 2014 disco 4 special edition XXV.. had 100000km when bought now we doing 216000km. Goes like a dream. Service every 12500 km . I think 26000km is too long for oil change ..had issue with tapet cover (plastic part!).. and air flow sensor for turbo replaced. Engine gearbox still pristine .. 😊
AK - What is your analysis about the Discovery HSE 3 2.7 tdv6 ?
Hopefully we'll find one so we can film and tell you mate! - AK
Hi, I was thinking about buying this one or a Volvo xc70 crosscountry. Are you reviewing the volvo any time soon? 😅
Funny you mention that mate, coming very soon! - AK
I might have hit the D4 jackpot (twice). First one I owned was a 2013 HSE, put off-road wheels and tires on it while living in the middle east. Drove the thing as it was intended. Many trips dune bashing in the desert and overland camping at least once a month. Had no issues whatsoever over 5 years of ownership, aside from regular maintenance and a set of lower control arm bushings. (Normal for a near 3 ton loaded off-roader). Moved to the UK and bought a 2016 HSE Lux that I own to this day (Oct 2023) and it had one issue with blocked sunroof drain tube, which was fixed by Land Rover. Everything else has been regular routine maintenance. Best truck I have ever owned.
Love my 2015 HSE Lux but it is severely underpowered, especially when towing our boat. Apart from underpowered, the coolant pipes, control arms and brake replacements, it’s the ideal vehicle.
Get it remapped, not that expensive to do and makes a big difference
Thinking about getting a Late one of these. I love the Design, i am little worried about reliability. In the other hand, it can only be better than my Audi, in which i sunk more than 12k in the Last 3 years.
This channel is going to the moon! 🚀 Keep up the good work. 👏
Ah mate thanks so much, we hope you're right! - AK
Thanks for the video, it should be nice to hear numbers beside very expensive. Because cost a fortune for you or for us might be different! So to be more specific would be great. ( cost a fortune been heard at least 10 times and I am kind)
I find some of this hard to believe. The gearbox is ZF, serviced properly, bombproof. The 3.0SDV6 regularly properly serviced, is reliable.
Have a 2:7 2007 Range Rover Sport for the past 3 yrs, done approx 100K, absolutely fabulous vehicle , I think over use of ( Cost a fortune to repair) , Large 4x4s all cost money to have repaired , you are getting a lot of vehicle for a reasonable price , but yes the secret is do not skimp on good maintenance and you can not compare spending 20k on a used Jeep VS a 20k Car , and I think that is why some people get a shock when they hear the cost of certain repairs & maintenance 👍
Owned one - D4 SDV6 2012 80k when bought - for 3 years / 50k km and maintenance is key point but also trustable knowledge mechanic is crucial to maintain. No issue in 3 years, just smile to ride in boxy wheeled armchair. Quite thirsty - 10l/12l / 100km diesel even if low throttle. That said, what a machine ! Capable everywhere, comfortable and versatile, it drives you wherever you want to go. Definitively I'll get a later one as soon as possible
Love this mate. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. - AK
Great review as usual but FYI the expletive at 4:26 was inappropriate in a video of this nature with such a broad audience.
Thanks Russell!
Great review, love the format and concept. One thing though, instead of saying everything will cost a 'fortune' to repair, it would be awesome to know approx actual costs. $2000 repair might be unreasonable for some, but could be worth it if the vehicle is a good price when purchasing. Keep up the great vids!
Hi Ben, thanks so much for watching and the kind words. In regards to quoting costs, we very much wanted to however as the price of parts and cost of labour varies so immensely across the globe, let alone right here in Australia, we were concerned quoting figures may give a false indication to many viewers.
For example, we already receive messages of confusion when we quote Australian car prices as many outside of Australia seem to be unaware that cars cost different amounts of money depending on what country the car is located. We can only imagine the comments we may receive if we quote a repair job costs $2000 here in Newcastle and someone from Melbourne screams at us that it cost them $1100 and someone from LA abuses us as it costs $400 there.
We're always working on ways to give a more accurate indication of costs however, as those costs vary enormously and on used cars, may depend on many factors, it's a constant challenge.
I had a 2010 sdv6 (that was the 3.0l diesel). It was pretty much brilliant right up until the point the crankshaft snapped when 8 years old and 160,000km. To Landrover Australia credit they supplied a new motor (40k I was told) and I paid 6k to have it fitted. Unfortunately I lost trust in the car and ended the Landrover relationship. One other blight when was 3 months old starting randomly stalling. Landrover had it for 3 months to find and replace a faulty wiring loom, we were provided another disco during the time. I’m a little sad as the vehicles are functionally brilliant, like any great relationship you need trust. I’ve lost mine.
Angela, we're so sorry you went through that. It's such a shame these things can happen. If they just had Toyota reliability, it would be the perfect vehicle.
Yes; had 3 D4s no problems at all and so practical. Got a new Defender - had to return it because of faults. The replacement had glitches so sold it back to LR and got a Touareg - lovely vehicle, and so far enjoying the lack of warning lights and messages, and quite good off-road.
How capable is the Touareg?
@@scottarmstrong5257 with right tyres plenty good enough for a horse box, grass field, rough country lanes and rough tracks. Decent Wade depth. Highly rated by Jeremy Clarkson as a possible replacement for his Range Rover.
Our 2016 LR4 caught on fire and burnt to the ground. Most likely a mechanic error at the dealership during a scheduled "fix" of a coolant leak. Mechanic may have not re-connected a fuel line (only speculating here). While taking it for a test drive, the mechanic had to pull off the freeway and call the Fire Dept. to extinguish what had turned into a marshmallow. So sad as we loved it!
Ah Rob that's tragic, sorry to hear mate. -AK
Had my D4 since 2010 and only had to change 1 kinked heater hose, compressor which was done under warranty and a gearbox rebuild because the sealed for life was a con from the start like all modern boxes. Normal wear and tear items like front control arms etc which are to be expected. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
Similar experience with mine (2010 2.7) torque converter just gone toasty at 270K but happily going down the road in sport manual mode for the time being. Standard wear items and correct fluid changes - this is an absolute gem of a vehicle.
@@jamesrebbechi5247 100%. I ended up rebuilding my gearbox at around 230,000 but drove for some 40,000km in sports mode with the torque converter shudder. Not the disco's fault, ZF's fault for having so called "Sealed for life" gearboxes
I had two independent mechanics inspect an LR4 prior to purchase and it looked good to them. Turns out it had been overheated before purchase and the cooling system fixed up well enough to hide the issue. 1000 miles later and it needed an $18k engine replacement. Literally nothing else could be done. So, yeah. don't buy it without a warranty. Honestly loved it for the time I had it. But using an all aluminum Jaguar motor just leaves you open to issues. The cooling system is intense and the motor literally can't handle one bad heat cycle, and parts are insanely expensive.
Superb comment Jason, thank you. - AK
Ask any farmer here in south Africa (or places where sand and hard clay is everywhere) who has had one and everyone will tell you its the most comfortable and capable combination of any vehicle that has been on the market. I have a family member who is a farmer bought his 2014 sdv6 used with 30000km and is currently on 140000km and they have had no issues, used every single day on places where most trucks wont go. Only good maintenance and a timing belt replacement thats it.
Having owned one since new in 2012, I absolutely agree. These vehicles are automotive perfection. That being said… I wouldn’t touch someone else’s with a ten foot pole.
Love it 😊
loved the review but when you say 'costs a bomb' or 'costs a fortune' could we get a rough actualy cost as I have no idea if thats £100's or £1000's. But great review.
Had a Disco 3 for 5 years, with a 4.4L V8 petrol engine. Fantastic driving experience. Terrible reliability.
Did a lot of touring, towing, & off road, as well as daily driver.
From a driving perspective, everything was easy. From highway miles, to rock crawling, to towing in soft sand, it never struggled.
I just got sick of feeding money into it. Always seemed to be replacing things that were either broken or worn out. I don't regret buying it, and I enjoyed driving it, but I wouldn't do it again.
Such a shame Adam. -AK