Land Rover Discovery-4 long-term test review

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Land Rover Discovery-4 long-term test review shot in 2012 through 2013 in South Africa. Great on road, very good off-road, the LR4 is the benchmark by which other 4x4s are judged. But is it all its cracked up to be? And how does it fair as an overlander's platform? Andrew St Pierre White reveals all.
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  • @philipeveritt3898
    @philipeveritt3898 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a real perfectionist, not loyal to any brand, but was very impressed, you can hear it in his voice.

  • @dadventuretv2538
    @dadventuretv25384 жыл бұрын

    Somehow this just popped up in my home page. I own and LR4 in the USA and it is my primary as well as my play thing for some moderate offroading. You hit the nail on the head with this one. It is the best for people like me, who need a one vehicle do-it-all. I have gone from rock crawling and mudding and driving on the beach to 85 mph interstate to get home- it’ll do whatever you ask of it. It you want to do hardcore rockcrawling or overlanding a lot, I would recommend something else that is more basic in its 4 x4 design and more modifiable. My four gripes about the vehicle: 1. The speed limiter on ride height. Totally 100% nanny interference that is so annoying. 2. The wheels and tires, including spare underneath. I put bigger tires on mine- 265/50R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers work well. Getting 18in wheels that fit in US was going to be $$$ and so far these, even though on 20s, are doing a good job for what I do with it. I moved the spare to inside the boot. 3. Not actually the Nav, but the lack of hooks and attachment points for things and modifiability in general. For ex, getting a tailgate for the tire, while doable, is a pain in the ass. There is a pitiful lack of hooks in the boot and back seat for a utility vehicle, and attachment points on the vehicle for things is non-existent. So you are stuck going roof rack for almost everything. Putting on a winch is a pain in the ass. Since taking out the spare is going to be the first thing to happen, as even with my tires the spare won’t fit, you would think there would be a million easy options for what to do with that space, but you’d be wrong. 4. The damn fuel tank is way to small for a veh that gets 16-17 mpg max. Which necessitates jerry cans which gets back to the whole problem of how to carry them. But despite these things I still love my LR4. Such an awesome all around machine that I can drive to court or pick up a client and has the cache that I need as a lawyer, is so freaking comfy and nice on the inside, especially covering long distances, is an absolute rocket on the highways (I love to hear the whine of the supercharger when I pin it), is great on backroads (so much fun to tuck into a corner, hit the apex and punch it on the way out), and does a great job off road of going anywhere (making offroading especially easier for moderate guys and gals like me- the electronics can take care of a lot of the traction issues allowing the driver to focus on the line and all the cameras make narrow tracks and going it alone doable). If you’re not into hardcore offroading and your rig is gonna be your primary too, and you like interior amenities, it’s such a great veh. Btw- 86,000+ miles on it and no issues. Just regularly scheduled maintenance.

  • @LelouchVelvet
    @LelouchVelvet8 жыл бұрын

    Indeed a great car. My father has one for almost 2 years now and it's absolutely amazing.

  • @hermansteyn6053
    @hermansteyn60537 жыл бұрын

    Great overview Andrew ! I like the fact that you say it as it is which engenders trust in your reviews.Please give us more.

  • @aakashgupta9819
    @aakashgupta981910 ай бұрын

    That double lock window security feature is a killer for Joburg where this is so common.:D Superb review and the Baboon Pass series too good. Im in 2023 watching this to buy a 10 year old Disco4. Its just a timeless classic.

  • @jchalmes

    @jchalmes

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah. Same here. Good luck with the purchase!

  • @mks_95al_ghamdi91
    @mks_95al_ghamdi918 жыл бұрын

    proud to mention i am a fan of your experience point of view, in overlanding and off roading.. please keep up..

  • @beulahnick
    @beulahnick8 жыл бұрын

    The issue you mention with regards to running at higher speeds in off-road height can easily be overcome by purchasing a diagnostic tool such as an IID Tool. This allows you to easily and quickly recalibrate the height settings (and change them back when on-road). It also allows you to run in Super Extended Mode which is useful for deep ruts. If you are taking the car off-road I would describe this as an essential piece of kit. I run 18" rims on my D3 (never knew they were hard to come by - maybe in SA?) with 285/60/R18 tyres - no rubbing in stock form.The Overland add-ons are all available. I run a Frontrunner 80L Aux Tank, dual battery, winch, etc. There is so much overland kit for these vehicles (winches, steel bumpers (i.e. ARB), protection (i.e. ProSpeed), etc.) and it's growing all the time./end of fanboy message :-)

  • @nicholaswirth1011

    @nicholaswirth1011

    4 жыл бұрын

    In Australia we have a LLams height controller, switch the switch and you can cruise around at any speed in -20,+30&+50

  • @larryscarr7611

    @larryscarr7611

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m

  • @johnwillett4086

    @johnwillett4086

    Жыл бұрын

    The X-Lifter will sort this problem - any height at any speed. 👍

  • @edwardgrimes8572
    @edwardgrimes85726 жыл бұрын

    Installing "Johnson Rods" will effectively raise the vehicle for those 'special times' without the speed limiter lowering the vehicle. They are a great LR3/4 mod!

  • @ViDiaz
    @ViDiaz8 жыл бұрын

    Terrain Response is awesome, makes the Disco3 and 4 great 'offroaders' being a 'family car'. Minor things like rims and navigator, (which I think could be improved) are easy to replace. But if I choose a car for overlanding, I wouldn't choose a car like that, many electrical stuff which makes me feel a bit uncomfortable in case something fails... Thanks Andrew for that review.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable8 жыл бұрын

    I remember that video on Boone's pass. No harder test I could think of. You do very fair vehicle reviews Andrew.

  • @mjallenuk
    @mjallenuk8 жыл бұрын

    There's nothing like an honest review, warts and all with a big dash of reality... We've been on and off considering a Disco 3 or 4 and trading in one of the Defenders... More things to think about... Thank you Andrew

  • @PillSharks
    @PillSharks6 жыл бұрын

    My fathers owns a discovery 4 HSE and it's been absolutely faultless with trips from the Uk to Germany and Italy, the car does it in complete comfort and is a pleasure to drive. It also gets used to tow a large Ifor Williams trailer and does venture off the tarmac every now and then. I love reading all the Toyota owners who find themselves looking at Land Rover videos and commenting about reliability! Our neighbours company had a couple of Toyota hilux with D4 engines and have moved over to Mazda pick up trucks now which suit them better mainly because they spend more time working than in the workshop! One had a new engine fitted because of cracked pistons and the other was sold when it also had the same problem. They had problems with fuel injectors and other small items which was the final straw!

  • @debendragurung3033

    @debendragurung3033

    6 жыл бұрын

    It is funny. In the hills of Nepal, the only that survives for 15 or more years are the Land cruisers. Next are the Mitsubishi Pajero and the Jeep. The Landrover dont survive the hills and end up in cities in 3-4 years. The facts about LCs reliability doesnt come from private owners in US and Europe; but from commercial use in the remote hills of some countries without good roads. Believe me here people lives depend on it, though LC are very expensive we cannot afford anything worse.

  • @PillSharks

    @PillSharks

    6 жыл бұрын

    debendra gurung funny you should say Nepal as it's a country I've visited, to say Land Rovers don't last is complete rubbish isn't it, either that or you yourself don't come from Nepal! There's is still series 1,2 and 3s working all over Nepal and the areas I've visited were full of battered old land rovers still working for a living, in fact it was a old series 3 Land Rover which took me to a national park! Maybe your correct about discovery and range rovers but then why would anyone pay to use theses sort of vehicles in Nepal? Like I said land rovers galore from series 1 to defender all still being used!

  • @martinhogan5970
    @martinhogan59707 жыл бұрын

    Loved this--and all of your reviews!

  • @KangoV
    @KangoV3 жыл бұрын

    I've used the sat nav in mine and it's got me to where I'm going every time. Not the most intuitive, but it works. I overland with a Sankey trailer. I had an attachment made up that allows an attachment of a NATO pintle to where the stock tow hook goes and then attaches to the eye by the electrics. The track on the sankey has been widened to match that of the Disco. Brilliant!

  • @brianogrady3240
    @brianogrady32403 жыл бұрын

    Love all your reviews (your very knowledgeable)

  • @peanuts2105
    @peanuts2105 Жыл бұрын

    4 years on, my Disco is the solid member of the family. On or off road, she is a joy

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen97768 жыл бұрын

    A very impartial arms-length review of a great vehicle. Great on road and off road performance.

  • @DJMCUE
    @DJMCUE8 жыл бұрын

    The window-lock was new for me ! Now I will use it all the time! Thank you

  • @davidhuett3579

    @davidhuett3579

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've got it as standard on my 2001 Discovery 2 TD5

  • @dusttkicka
    @dusttkicka4 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed! Honest and engaging review

  • @philupton4039
    @philupton40394 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. It's a great car. I have the d3. The nav is horrendously bad but the vehicle is phenomenal in its class. Terrain response is stunning. Another great vid.

  • @johandeklerk3401
    @johandeklerk34016 жыл бұрын

    One very good video, evaluation (and criticism) of the car 100% on the mark.

  • @joseeduardo2417
    @joseeduardo24178 жыл бұрын

    Buen video y buen vehículo. Gracias por compartir

  • @d.a.b8756
    @d.a.b87565 жыл бұрын

    Drove my lr4 through a canal still looking for it to this day

  • @overlandrambler9857
    @overlandrambler98575 жыл бұрын

    Great review, shame Land Rover hasn’t listened to you and many others

  • @bradleyeglinton8151
    @bradleyeglinton81514 жыл бұрын

    Great video mate. Cheers!

  • @khaledabbas3210
    @khaledabbas32107 жыл бұрын

    The only SUV that I really really love is the Land Rover Discovery 1994 model, it's for me the best that has ever existed.

  • @jameswkndmechanic174
    @jameswkndmechanic1748 жыл бұрын

    Good review. Good video!

  • @trevorevans7101
    @trevorevans71014 жыл бұрын

    Awesome and very honest review

  • @victor-emmanuel7485
    @victor-emmanuel74858 жыл бұрын

    I have one at home, love the thing to bits!

  • @mks_95al_ghamdi91
    @mks_95al_ghamdi918 жыл бұрын

    great effort. .. waiting your promiss on wrangler unlimited extreme review. .

  • @nl3712
    @nl37125 жыл бұрын

    Great review, thanks

  • @EricRShelton
    @EricRShelton7 жыл бұрын

    I've owned an 80-series Land Cruiser, now drive an '05 LR3 (Disco, everywhere else in the world). I agree- for putting my kids and dogs in, the Rover wins easily. Thanks for the info on the wheels!

  • @Harry96171
    @Harry961715 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree on the nav system, it's so hard to use and it can never find where you want to go, embarrassing for a car of that price.

  • @bildillamagasin
    @bildillamagasin3 жыл бұрын

    Tank You! Nice info!

  • @christianahrens4777
    @christianahrens47777 жыл бұрын

    What tires are you using on this Discovery? I have just purchased a 2016 Discovery 4 here in the US and need to switch out the road tires that come standard. Thank you in advance!

  • @dakburn
    @dakburn7 жыл бұрын

    still rocking the Disco 2.

  • @COM70

    @COM70

    4 жыл бұрын

    Disco 2 were good.

  • @chrismad1344
    @chrismad13443 жыл бұрын

    2020 i got 1 ...let me tell you something is a freaking badAss truck,SUV is a tank! Amazing Drive Experience,heavy duty transmission,engine suspension,chasis man i love this truck! I will buy another for my Wife !

  • @stephenbibby8650
    @stephenbibby86508 жыл бұрын

    Great review Andrew. Greetings from Scotland by the way. Can't understand your experience with the Nav though. I use mine regularly and it's rarely let me down both in City and open country.

  • @nicobotha6757
    @nicobotha67575 жыл бұрын

    Add Disco East lifting rods,avoids the lowering of the suspension.

  • @AlexJosten
    @AlexJosten6 жыл бұрын

    Get an iid tool or Johnson rods to fix the height issue

  • @Gitohandro
    @Gitohandro7 жыл бұрын

    Land cruiser fanboys need to calm down... He's talking about best on and off road.

  • @acereport8939

    @acereport8939

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Mwaniki I’m coming from a land cruiser/ LX570 that was totaled due to a leaking moonroof. TBH, with the amount of heavy rain we see here in Florida, I don’t think another one will hold up. For example, we’re currently experiencing a hurricane. I liked my LX570 but the drainage system for the moon roof cannot withstand the severe rain of my climate 🌧. This vehicle is looking really tempting right now. It has almost all the features of an LX570 and I personally think it’s nicer looking.

  • @rickcristiani9814
    @rickcristiani98144 жыл бұрын

    Superb video,it has inspired me to by one (with Johnson Rods) Did your D4 have the E locker factory diff?

  • @rosspipelines1
    @rosspipelines16 жыл бұрын

    Andrew what brand of tire is this LR4 equipped with? looks to be an outstanding tire.

  • @maruetsane3616
    @maruetsane36162 жыл бұрын

    Top review 👏👏👏

  • @spencerfalzy
    @spencerfalzy5 жыл бұрын

    I got the nav taken out of my lr2 and so I can put other things in the cubby hole like an aftermarket nav or a conventional nav that fits

  • @HDextremesports
    @HDextremesports6 жыл бұрын

    (I know this is an old video and i am yet to check future videos) have you looked into a LLAMs system or Easy Lift? enables you full time control of the suspension and locking at any height. Adds another beautiful aspect to the car.

  • @peterhearne2968

    @peterhearne2968

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fitted the LLAMs to my 2012 D4 HSE, the best upgrade out there!!

  • @reichlha1968
    @reichlha19688 жыл бұрын

    Great Car and very good analysis Andrew. Just the navigation is to me not that bad. It is not comparable with BMW oder Audi, but it always brought me to the target at least :-)

  • @DeenHameed
    @DeenHameed3 жыл бұрын

    ouch.... no wonder they sin binned you 😄 great review as always. It's a tough but fair review, but perhaps a bit too tough .. re. the ride height and speed issue, you _did_ clarify just why it is set up that way (Euro requirements), so it's not really a fault of the vehicle or the manufacturer. I guess it was a fine balance between making a good looking 4WD that would be used primarily in the burbs and one that could hold its own in the bush.. It would have probably been fairer to say that the LD4 as it comes out of the showroom won't do corrugations at speed, but anyone with a need for that kind of performance in that environment can easily override the electronics after-market. LR wouldn't help you do that because it would make them put you and your family in a potentially dangerous situation. That would have probably been a reasonable way to highlight the limitation without laying the blame entirely at JLR's feet. What a shame LR chose to be scared away from further collaboration with you

  • @LFH02
    @LFH028 жыл бұрын

    Do you think it would be worth making a commercial Disco 4 into an overland vehicle ? Lots of room if only two seats were required ?

  • @stig120212
    @stig1202124 жыл бұрын

    Ok but today in 2019 would you suggest a used 2015/2016 w avg 50k miles to buy!? Reliability ?

  • @hghori1
    @hghori18 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review Andrew. what is still your number 1 choice for overlanding? i have been watching your channel from the UAE for 1 year now and am inspired by yourself. next time you are in dubai please autograph my copy of your book for me. thank you.

  • @joseeduardo2417
    @joseeduardo24178 жыл бұрын

    Me encantaría que probaras el jeep pick up jk-8 2015, me parece un buen vehículo. Gracias

  • @Arjun-eb1yc
    @Arjun-eb1yc4 жыл бұрын

    Looks so good compared to the soft and round discovery 5.

  • @m-at-the-w142
    @m-at-the-w1428 жыл бұрын

    Have you done a review on the 2nd generation VW Touareg (2008-2010)? The newer generations are no comparison at all, but the 2nd generation, with it's dual range transfer case and optional locking rear differential, is pretty comparable. I think a fully loaded touareg w/air suspension is pretty comparable to a fully loaded LR4, with minor compromises to each (i.e. Touareg's air suspension also adjusts handling components for better on road handling when placed in sport mode, while the cargo capacity of the LR4 is greater, etc.).

  • @xotilnatke7641
    @xotilnatke76416 жыл бұрын

    Hello Some years ago you posted a review about the brand new "Autograph 001" build on a Toyota Prado as an brilliant crompomise between onroad and offroad capabilities. After checking out some of your next videos (Baboons Pass), you tell something similar about the Disco 4 (maybe Disco 3 to ?) . Are some significant diferences between these two vehicels which are important to know before you are going to buy some of these two trucks? or ist it just a simple "brand" cuestion? Maybe there are diferences in their Overland or Offroad capabilities? Thnx for all the interesting videos, informations and landscape pictur

  • @jcollins1305
    @jcollins13059 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love the LR3/4 looks wise, but am terrified of the repair costs and frequency. 🙁

  • @gatti493
    @gatti4933 жыл бұрын

    do you mind me asking ford ranger wildtrak or land rover lr4 as a serious off roader ?

  • @AlanTrades
    @AlanTrades5 жыл бұрын

    Is the range rover sport the same? What are the differences

  • @LFG-gu7kk
    @LFG-gu7kk Жыл бұрын

    You just need Xlifter - suspension module. You can raise and lower vehicle beyond factory settings and and it can self level for better sleeping inside or in a rooftent

  • @PeterGriffin-lh6wp
    @PeterGriffin-lh6wp3 жыл бұрын

    Best vehicle I have ever owned ,bar none.

  • @superkoff1

    @superkoff1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just reached the 100k mark! Any tips on making last to 200k?

  • @ladric
    @ladric3 жыл бұрын

    I run stock wheels with Cooper Zeion LTZ 255/55/R19

  • @Giurescua
    @Giurescua8 жыл бұрын

    @4xOverland Any comments on that "character" i've heard about that makes people love the LR brand?

  • @tyronvangreunen
    @tyronvangreunen Жыл бұрын

    i love my Disco 4. One thing however that always haunts my thoughts is the infamous crankshaft issue, its like driving around with a hand grenade. to this day myself and many other owners of the tdv6/sdv6 engines still cannot fathom how land rover has yet to issue a recall or upgraded crankshaft. Other than that, lovely car.

  • @tyronvangreunen

    @tyronvangreunen

    Жыл бұрын

    @2JZ with a big single unfortunately didn’t stick around to find out. Sold it and bought a hilux.

  • @MrBeastclouds
    @MrBeastclouds7 жыл бұрын

    It takes the removal of two fuses to avoid the automatic lowering of height control.

  • @NOT-A-BAD-GUY

    @NOT-A-BAD-GUY

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aaron Sandland which one's?

  • @AlanTrades

    @AlanTrades

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why would you want to take it out

  • @nicholaswirth1011

    @nicholaswirth1011

    5 жыл бұрын

    IID tool Or LLAMS easy as

  • @karimalameddine5092

    @karimalameddine5092

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can also do a coil spring conversion..

  • @Goodsxp
    @Goodsxp8 жыл бұрын

    06.02.16: That rocky trail you tested your Land Rover Discovery 4 on looks almost exactly like what my 2008 Hummer H3 and I encounter running through S. Nevada's Backcountry road, Rt. 101 to Buffington Pockets. I can't help but notice the NOT SO GOOD ground clearance on Discovery 4. I use 36 inch high profile tires on my Hummer and it gives me very good ground clearance. Thanks for this, and all your videos. Mike Goodold MichsMan9 @ Twitter

  • @beastman.330
    @beastman.3305 жыл бұрын

    Good vehicle, only criticism is feedback from suspension and road surface is like driving on air because of the air suspension, driver needs to feel the surface on wich he or she is driving on . They should have had a hydraulic suspension fitted not air. Over all a very good strong capable vehicle.

  • @denizhanozkara
    @denizhanozkara2 ай бұрын

    thankk you

  • @markusg9291
    @markusg92918 жыл бұрын

    Hi Andrew, could you make an comparison between Discovery and Prado? What do you think of the Prado's capabilities?

  • @4xoverland

    @4xoverland

    6 жыл бұрын

    Prado is ugly, diesel is underpowered, but its built extremely well. Overall performance, Disco-4 is better at almost everything, except remote travel. The Prado has proved itself a great overland touring platform. The DIsco-4 is a poor overland platform and they fail in extended outback travel. Although, take out the town-duty air suspension and some if its 1 trillion sensors, and it might have a chance.

  • @jonathanwills94
    @jonathanwills945 жыл бұрын

    I've got a 55 plate d3 hse.. it's been totally abused accept for very regular oil changes and front lower wish bones. I drive it very hard either towing agricultural equipment or at 90 mph plus for hours on the motorway ... or working off road on the farm. apart from sunroof water leak and a crap sat navigation it's been faultless.... oh and one other thing she's at 255000 miles... one of the best vehicles in the world in my opinion..

  • @chaquisa1

    @chaquisa1

    5 жыл бұрын

    The only trouble is mate that most bias comments of LRs are people that cant see the forest for the trees

  • @tombyorn8278
    @tombyorn82783 жыл бұрын

    Are these chaps driving around aimlessly looking for a dentist office. Ha ha. Sorry I could not resist but that is funny. You do a great job with your videos.

  • @antebarun6640
    @antebarun66402 жыл бұрын

    Are they reliable, meaning the 3.0 diesel? Cheers

  • @2612greg
    @2612greg4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful suv, better then the series 5 but here is the deal, the new defender is a remake of the discovery series 3/4 ore they made an a better version? Would be interesting put series 3/4 and the new defender in a off-road test.

  • @Nasher667
    @Nasher6678 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised you didn't mention the size in your review. When I test drove the lr3 I was amazed at how gargantuan it is, and I daily drive a g-class...

  • @SunganoMabiza
    @SunganoMabiza8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you; have you done any reviews on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

  • @9a8s9a87d77dddd
    @9a8s9a87d77dddd5 жыл бұрын

    Andrew, could you, please, talk a little more about Discovery 2 diesel, that one without rear air suspension? Would be a good car for overlanding? Thanks!

  • @COM70

    @COM70

    4 жыл бұрын

    Daniel have a look at my comment at the top about a backup air system. I think it’s an excellent option for remote operations.

  • @adrian17cy
    @adrian17cy8 жыл бұрын

    You need an "Anitas" suspension module and the speed limit will be bypassed ;)

  • @michalmaly7794
    @michalmaly77944 жыл бұрын

    What is your opinion on the air suspension? Isnt it a potential liability in terms of failure (i.e. regular spring suspension can be easily replaced)..

  • @4xoverland

    @4xoverland

    4 жыл бұрын

    You must be new here. It's well known. This Discovery would have made a very good overland tourer but for its air suspension. But LR just won't leave it alone. So Ditto, the new Defender.

  • @HeliRy
    @HeliRy4 жыл бұрын

    Love my LR4, bought it new in 2012. It’s a tank, and been totally reliable. Off-road, it’s amazing what it can do with nothing more than a proper set of tires. Just don’t ask it to do well in snow haha. I don’t care what anyone says.... it absolutely stinks in snow. Bring chains in anything deeper than 6 inches.

  • @abdullahalrefaie315
    @abdullahalrefaie3156 жыл бұрын

    is best in both off road and on road

  • @supercrazysane
    @supercrazysaneАй бұрын

    But an Xlifter controller (or LR Passion equivalent) and choose whichever height you want, regardless of the speed. 🤓😎👌 oh and an aftermarket kit to add Apple CarPlay 😄

  • @Samuel-tg1rn
    @Samuel-tg1rn7 жыл бұрын

    Does land rovers warranty cover off road use? Because it's all well and good if land rover can offer a warrenty covering on road use but what about warrenty covering what land rover design there vehicle for, off road driving.

  • @nicholaswirth1011

    @nicholaswirth1011

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes they sure do.

  • @mariusz4942
    @mariusz49423 жыл бұрын

    Great video, my LR3 was the best car I've ever owned, I don't like that they removed the extra cupholder in the dash of the LR4 though :) I'm now considering a 200 series, I'd love to get your thoughts on larger 4x4s.

  • @maneystellenboom7225

    @maneystellenboom7225

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marius, what was the running costs like long term on your LR3? I'm looking at getting a preowned LR4, with around 100k kms. So many deals on them now, I cant help but be suspicious lol.

  • @mariusz4942

    @mariusz4942

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maneystellenboom7225 I didn't calculate the costs. There are common issues like sensors, parking brake and air compressor that can be a problem at so many kms, but great usable and well thought out cars.

  • @Nonamenever557
    @Nonamenever5578 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic vehicles. Even as a Brit, I do struggle to justify it as an overland vehicle against something like a Toyota Land Cruiser v8. My Land Rover Discovery TD5 is 17 years old and never let me down in all that time. But the reliability statistics don't look positive even on the new ones. I just wish Land Rover would get bought by Toyota instead of Tata!

  • @aabidamn

    @aabidamn

    8 жыл бұрын

    So far Tata have done nothing but positive things for both Jaguar & Land Rover. It probably would have been better if Toyota own them, but it doesn't mean that Tata have been a rubbish owner

  • @4xoverland

    @4xoverland

    8 жыл бұрын

    I think Tata, in many ways, saved Land Rover. Their cars are so good, and stylish, and modern. Its just a pity that their aim is to build luxury street cars, and not off-road cars any more. Accountants are no doubt to blame.

  • @bane2520

    @bane2520

    8 жыл бұрын

    Well, tata has provided them with the most important thing, MOOLAH! Jaguar Land rover was on the brink of bankruptcy, tata saved them. And i'm sure there was some managerial level influence and pressure on JLR by tata to reinvent it's lineup, and hence their line up getting better and better. And best of all, JLR was allowed to stay as British as it always was.

  • @Nonamenever557

    @Nonamenever557

    8 жыл бұрын

    All true!

  • @robgw
    @robgw6 жыл бұрын

    I currently have a 2001 Discovery 2 V8. She's never let me down all known issues have been attended to so she's pretty Bullet proof. However, very thirsty and I often worry on long trips given that it's 16 years old. However, I've been offered a friends 2010 D4 TDV6 with 140k. It has upgraded air compressor for the suspension, dual battery, and automatic transmission serviced well. It's been used for towing but all up in fantastic condition. I can get a warranty for it too! So! A 17 year old Discovery 2 or a 2010 D4? I don't go very remote outback mainly city driving but frequent trips camping and to the bush for some 4x4 What would you do ?

  • @sgs753
    @sgs7536 жыл бұрын

    What brand tires did the Discovery had??

  • @jordanbeard1845

    @jordanbeard1845

    6 жыл бұрын

    general grabber at

  • @edwindiffu8426
    @edwindiffu84265 жыл бұрын

    Lovely vehicle, I would buy one, and sell it later. But my Disco 300 tdi is my heart beat, I wouldn't even consider letting her go

  • @Russh1
    @Russh18 жыл бұрын

    Andrew, $500 modification will allow you to select off road height at any speed and then go 4 inches above it!Google Llams. Also, buy the TDV6 and get 17" wheels. I personally don't think it is the low profile that holds it back a bit off road. I'd say the limiting factor is that even with 18's you can only go to a 31inch Diameter tyre due to clearance issues. I'd like a 33". Anyway great car and like you said hands down the best on/off road mix vehicle out of the box. If you could fit a 33" tyre it would have to be in the running for best off road vehicle too

  • @4xoverland

    @4xoverland

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree. But these mods would nullify the warrantee, and that's not a wise decision with any Land Rover product today.

  • @Russh1

    @Russh1

    7 жыл бұрын

    +4xOverland 18" wheels nullify warranty? Not according to LR Aus....

  • @4xoverland

    @4xoverland

    7 жыл бұрын

    No. If you make them smaller, or add other mods like ride height controls etc.

  • @Russh1

    @Russh1

    7 жыл бұрын

    +4xOverland True, true. I think we get away with few extra bits here. The legislation states the unless the fault is proven to be caused directly by the modification, you're still covered. People fit the switches with no dramas. Of course they don't approve. More so just turn a blind eye =)

  • @Isexwayiso
    @Isexwayiso5 жыл бұрын

    If you want to buy a used one with over 100k kms what to look out for

  • @duonglam8055

    @duonglam8055

    3 жыл бұрын

    Extended warranty :)))

  • @JayMaverick

    @JayMaverick

    3 жыл бұрын

    The car on this video.

  • @neil3858
    @neil38584 жыл бұрын

    I still have a hard time understanding what he meant by the locking system. Can anyone elaborate?

  • @milesslocombe1121

    @milesslocombe1121

    4 жыл бұрын

    One click locks the car, but can be opened from the inside after smashing a way in. The second click 'deadlocks' it, meaning you cannot unlock anything without the key fob.

  • @MegaGouch
    @MegaGouch5 жыл бұрын

    Old video I know, but to be fair to the LR4 most inbuilt sat navs are a bit rubbish, typically is far easier to use an app of your smart phone rather than mess around with one on your dash. Also far easier to get updates and allows functionality with other apps, especially good when you can Google a restaurant or business and then navigate to it. As far as 18" rims go, is the stud pattern on these not the same as the Disco 2? Should be easy to get 18" rims from one of those?

  • @JasRoss

    @JasRoss

    5 жыл бұрын

    Best 18" wheels for the Disco 4s that fit over the stock brakes are the Compomotive PD1881 and run 265/65 or 285/60 tires. If you run the D3 stock 18s, they wont clear the larger calipers of the D4. Some people to shave / run spacers. I wouldn't recommend that on an overlander.

  • @spencerfalzy
    @spencerfalzy5 жыл бұрын

    What about the freelander 2 (2010)

  • @peterjackson5153
    @peterjackson51535 жыл бұрын

    Does yours have both centre and rear locking diffs?

  • @4xoverland

    @4xoverland

    5 жыл бұрын

    No D3 or D4 has locking diffs. It uses a traction control system.

  • @amm2472

    @amm2472

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@4xoverland no the LR4 comes optionally with HD package which includes rear locker and wadding depth sensors

  • @gilbertkaguru5562
    @gilbertkaguru55623 жыл бұрын

    I stay in Zimbabwe I hope it won’t let me down

  • @seanfenwick
    @seanfenwick4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, what about really long term ownership? Like 10 years and 400k km?

  • @matthewdoyle8644

    @matthewdoyle8644

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sean Fenwick there not particularly reliable buy a Toyota or a Lexus it will get you 400k and more

  • @vindieter
    @vindieter3 жыл бұрын

    Would love to know what your thoughts are today??

  • @openbabel
    @openbabel8 жыл бұрын

    My guess is that the new discovery will come with the new updated 2016 satnav currently in the discovery sport which is clearly a great improvement.It would be interesting to retro fit the updated satnav if possible. that said there are constant criticism of all manufacturers of satnav capabilities.. I also wonder if you could update the software here landrover.navigation.com/cms/page.WhyUpdate/en_GB/LandRoverEMEA/GBP wrapp the bottom paintwork to prevent those scratches? Think LR produces a plain white version for owners who might want more durable paint life ?

  • @COM70
    @COM704 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say re the ecu control of the air suspension you van get a manual valve kit that allows full redundant bypass. All you need is a battery operated compressor. It’s only a skip and a jump to apply press button (old style) solenoid control. I have a link if you like to that kit ?????

  • @COM70

    @COM70

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the heads up re the GPS as am about to buy disco 3 so won’t bother looking for gps.

  • @COM70

    @COM70

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ok This is the get you home version to keep in the tool box. www.tawpark4x4.co.uk/instructions/valve_instructions.htm

  • @stevebakerworldwide
    @stevebakerworldwide8 жыл бұрын

    LR4 drawbacks: Offroad height >50 kph? GOE suspension rods, Check! 18" Rims? GOE/Compomotive rims, Check! Not yet purchased, though. Onboard Nav System? SE model, not fitted. Check! Regarding the 18" rims, I'm still not convinced that 18" rims are going to be significantly better than my 20" rims. What I tend to do in wadis and on mountain tracks, is to pump the tyres to a higher pressure, and let the electronics compensate and get me through. As I tend to travel most places alone, whenever this setup will not let me get over/through/around with ease - a rare occurrence - , I treat it as my conscience warning me that maybe I should not be trying this particular obstacle alone! It works for me, 99% of the time. The V8 LR4 is dead, long live the pre-2014 LR4 V8s!

  • @c-grunt6853
    @c-grunt68538 жыл бұрын

    How is the reliability of the Land Rover? Here in the US they have a reputation for being unreliable. Though we might get a different version. They only recently released the diesel model here.

  • @ghettomist1575

    @ghettomist1575

    8 жыл бұрын

    Recently The Land Rover brand has improved in overall reliability. I still would not go near a Range Rover, but I think the lr3/lr4 is a safe bet.

  • @jameshayward1223
    @jameshayward12237 жыл бұрын

    Realiability isn't a land cruiser trait , unbreakable i think not, tough they are but break easy under pressure

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