So out of 2 Landrover Discovery 5's I drove within 2 months of each other both had timing chain issues. Cannot be a coincidence . JRL have an issue that is manifesting about now as avg mileage on 2017 is around the 45,000 to 50,000 mark. Watch out for 'Engine Oil Critically Low 'warning and get it to a garage sooner rather than later.
What to do if the electric handbrake won’t release on a Land Rover discovery 4. And how to replace the faulty hand brake actuator.
Overall Reliability. NA. We expect the 2024 Discovery to be less reliable than other new cars. This prediction is based on Land Rover's brand history. The 2000 Land Rover Discovery has been
Boot Floor. Probably the most common area for rust on any Land Rover Discovery. I have been told by the previous owner that the boot floor has been replaced, but i haven’t lifted the carpet yet to check out how well it has been done. Edit: Pic added – boot floor is ok, just needs painting to stop surface rust.
1. Some years ago a large percentage of engine failures were due to the fractured plastic thermostat housing. Since this seems to be changed at regular intervals, this cause of engine failures has reduced to a trickle. 2. Engine failure due to turned bearings and bearing knock (caught in time before the crank snapped).
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