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Driver Power 2007
 

92Land Rover Discovery (old)79.04%

Land Rover Discovery (old)

Sneaking one place above its little brother, the Freelander, the old-shape Land Rover Discovery gets a similarly underwhelming report. The new Disco is in a more favourable position in the top half of the chart, but 92nd place will make sobering reading for used buyers. You say the 4x4 is practical and comfortable, but your praise ends there. The lowest score is for the Land Rover’'s running costs, largely due to its petrol or diesel thirst. Build quality and reliability also leave a lot to be desired.

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“It looks like a tough 4x4, but high maintenance, fuel costs plus pricey parts and servicing are a problem. Something is always going wrong and it drives you mad.”

Mr John Sheldon - Nottinghamshire

“Highly versatile and practical workhorse. Build quality not up to modern standards though.”

Mr Martyn Nicholls - Sheffield

“Leaks water in, leaks oil out(been into dealers 18 times in two years for oil leaks). An excellent car without these problems. This is my second Discovery but the persistent oil leak which the dealer cannot cure has convinced me not to buy a Discovery 3.”

Mr Geoffrey Sedgwick - Warks
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RATINGS (1 is best)

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  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 94
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  • 95
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  • 74
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  • 21
  • 33
  • 92

PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006 Result
  • 2005 Result
  • 2004 Result
  • 2003 Result
  • 2002 Result
  • 1998-2005
  • 90th
  • 93rd
  • 73rd
  • 81st
  • 84th

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

It's current model line-up is proving popular, yet Land Rover’'s problem is that its cars of yesteryear are dragging it down. As more examples of the firm’'s latest Discovery are reported on, the firm’'s position has risen by four places, but the old-shape Disco and previous Freelander are ruining the line-up’'s average rating. However, one thing holding back the whole range is its steep running costs.

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