Is the 1996 Land Rover Discovery a good car?
Read the full in-depth review of the Used 1996 Discovery at Edmunds. Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 1996 Land Rover Discovery provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car.
What is the reliability of a Land Rover?
Consumer surveys are good for determining dependability. Over the last year based on 290 customer ratings, Land Rover received 3,5/5. let’s have a look at what actual customers had to say about the brand.
What can go wrong with a 1998 Land Rover Discovery?
Despite its age, having over 100k miles, and being hit and sunk by a hurricane, the car has been flawless. After doing basic maintenance that anyone should do when getting a used auto (change all fluid/belts and filters and plugs) the only thing to go wrong in two years of daily driving has been the water pump. That’s also maintenance though.
How long has the Land Rover Discovery been in the family?
This Landrover Discovery has been in the family for 12 years. At first it was a city slicker in lexington KY then we moved to hazard KY. It spent about five more years as a daily driver to and from work. Then we sold it.
Are there any reliability issues with the Land Rover Discovery?
Land Rover’s 2018 and 2019 Discovery image has been tainted somewhat by customer complaints about infotainment glitches, transmission faults, and water leaks inside the cabin. Many Land Rover Discovery 3 & 4 reliability issues stem from air suspension failures, Electronic park brake failures, and the dreaded crank-shaft seizures.
Where did I Buy my 1996 Land Rover Discovery?
Emotional Attached to My Perfect Disco! I purchased my LR certified pre-owned in California in 2000. It has been a love affair since. We have taken it everywhere we go for long distance road trips. I love that it’s so utilitarian. This car has moved around from California to Washington and now Hawaii.
What kind of Land Rover do I drive?
Most Land Rover owners who drive series I and II Landy’s, Discovery I & II, Defenders and Freelander’s are rather hands-on, DIY type people and can carry out basic repairs and modifications to older Landy’s with a DIY guide over a weekend.
Which is better Range Rover or Range Rover evoques?
The newer land Rovers such as the Range Rover Evoques, Discovery 3 & 4 models are a lot more technologically advanced and needs quite a bit more know-how and special diagnostic tools to repair. So how does the modern Land Rovers stack up against its German and Japanese competitors?