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Car Forum / Australian Car Forums / 4x4 Cars (Australian group) / February 2005Land Rover Discovery
Hi Guys. I am seriously thinking about buying a Land Rover Discovery but I know some of the earlier models had some serious, and expensive, problems and should be avoided like the plague. What models were these and what was the problem? Apart from that are they a good vehicle in general? (as a tow vehicle not an off-road vehicle). Best regards  SignatureGarry Beattie Discount Marine World Australia, www.discountmarineworld.com Ocean Spirit Marine Imports www.ocean-spirit.com gjbeattie@iinet.net.au ocean-spirit@iinet.net.au > What models were these and what was the problem? Some early models (no idea of dates) had problems with rear axles (oil not getting to outter bearings due to LR putting in seals on the inside of the bearing to stop an oil leak. Apparently this lasted for about 6 months before complaints started coming through. Somehow Landrover really didn't think this quite through...) Early models also had the usual R380 gearbox/ LT230 transfer problems. Anything after about 1998 had this fixed properly, once and for all. They then started using the same boxes as in the V8 defender, just had a different location for the transfer lever. > Apart from that are they a good vehicle in general? (as a tow vehicle > not an off-road vehicle). no idea about towing, would rather take it off-road. But am guessing the V8 or TD5 is reasonble for the job of towing. I have a 1998 tdi auto Discovery.Of the 155000kms on the clock I have done 95000kms in 4years.I tow a Coromel 505 caravan about 1500kgs when loaded and apart from the worst hills I don't know its there. Ive had nothing go wrong with this vehicle it is serviced regulary.I had the timing belt replaced at 100000 kms front discs and pads which I did my self and a new battery. Off road it is sensational the auto work well holding the car on some very steep declines. I get close to 10kms per ltr. and 7kms per ltr when towing the van. Hope this helps you. SignatureSimon Mills 98 Disco Tdi auto Thanks Dave and Simon. That gives me something to go on. I guess if I look for a 1999 or later model that would be the best option. I guess the TDi model would be better than the V8 petrol? Garry > Thanks Dave and Simon. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > I guess the TDi model would be better than the V8 petrol? Definately. All sorts of probs with the V8's. head gaskets cam wear loose cylinder liners (pressurises cooling system- blows out hoses, heater o-rings etc.) porous blocks not to mention underpowered & thirsty The old carb 3.5L's seem to be the most reliable IMHO. > Definately. > All sorts of probs with the V8's. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > The old carb 3.5L's seem to be the most reliable IMHO. Thanks Natalie. Very interesting comments. I have a Rover VP with the 3.5L efi V8 and it runs quite nice, but the newer 3.5's in the Discoveries may have been modified and, possibly, not very successfully!! Garry gary, interesting to see what your economy figures are for highway and round town per tank. Friends just bought a 94(?) Disco and the economy sucks. My RV6 gets around 100k per tank more for only 500cc less. >> Definately. >> All sorts of probs with the V8's. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Garry > gary, interesting to see what your economy figures are for highway and > round town per tank. > Friends just bought a 94(?) Disco and the economy sucks. My RV6 gets > around 100k per tank more for only 500cc less. My 84 Rover VP 3500efi V8 gets roughly 700kms to a 70L tank. I roughly work it out to cost about $10 per 100kms. I think that is not too bad for a V8. The car weighs in at around 1500kg (until I get in it of course!!) Garry Thats the earier model V8 though isnt it to the disco? >> gary, interesting to see what your economy figures are for highway and >> round town per tank. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Garry Opps sorry that was "earlier" (had Japanese conversions switched on on PC) > Thats the earier model V8 though isnt it to the disco? > Opps sorry that was "earlier" (had Japanese conversions switched on on PC) Actually it looked like Chinese to me, but you know what they say???? It all looks the same!! Yes I would imagine my engine would be a much earlier version than the current Discovery's. My motor was produced from 1983 to 1987. I think the main configuration would still be the same though. I do know they have enormous room for improvements! Some guys have turned these motors into 6 litre engines, but I think that is pushing it too far. You can buy a standard kit to transform the 3.5L into a 5.0L without too much trouble at all. (But lots of $$$) Garry Hi, how can V8 get 10L per 100km??? Do I have it OK Garry? jerry > > gary, interesting to see what your economy figures are for highway and > > round town per tank. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Garry > Hi, how can V8 get 10L per 100km??? > Do I have it OK Garry? > > jerry How do you mean Jerry? I know I average about 10litres of fuel for every 100kms I travel. I live in the country so most of it is country driving. Garry Garry, still 10L per 100km on V8 Rover 84. This is VERY GOOD fuel economy. cheers jerry > > Hi, how can V8 get 10L per 100km??? > > Do I have it OK Garry? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Garry > Garry, still 10L per 100km on V8 Rover 84. > This is VERY GOOD fuel economy. > cheers > jerry OK. I thought it was good for a V8 yes, but I didn't think it was brilliant. My MQ Nissan Turbo Diesle gets about the same economy, possibly slightly worse, and it is twice the weight. Garry |
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