Land Rover Discovery IV - SUV with charisma and expensive maintenance

Land Rover Discovery SUVs have always been considered a kind of cross-country standard. Once they were ahead of even the Toyota Land Cruiser in popularity, but with the change of generations, the car was cultivated and became rather prestigious. Today we will take a closer look at the fourth regeneration British Discovery.


Unlike Range Rover, Discovery is valued much higher. And one more strange fact for Russia - almost all of the cars on the market are equipped with diesel engines. And engines with modest enough for full-size prestigious SUVs with a volume of 2,7 / 3,0 liters and power from 190 to 245 hp. With.

History of the model

Land Rover Discovery IV debuted in 2009. In fact, nothing new has happened compared to the third generation - the SUV has remained on the same platform, even the body has not changed structurally.



For those who continue to consider the Land Rover Discovery an old-school old-school SUV, there is disappointing news - the car lost its frame in its third generation. But the legendary cross-country ability of the model remained, primarily due to the permanent all-wheel drive. Discovery also has two lockable differentials.



Gearboxes in the Land Rover Discovery IV are mostly automatic - six-speed before restyling, and eight-speed after 2013. Very rarely come across 6-speed manual transmissions, but they were placed on special orders for the simplest versions intended for commercial use. At the moment, there is not a single Land Rover Discovery IV on the “stick” on the Russian used market.

Appearance

It is difficult to find a well-maintained British SUV, but this model has no problems with the body. Land Rover Discovery IV is almost not subject to corrosion. If a rusty version is encountered during the search, this is an indicator of an emergency past.



But cars with twisted mileage come across all the time. So, if you like any car, you need to go for diagnostics, where they will check not only the technical condition, but also the reality of the numbers on the odometer.

Ideal travel lounge

Studying the reviews of the owners of the Land Rover Discovery, you can understand that this SUV suits almost everyone in the cabin. The British really managed to make a great car for travel.

The machine has several advantages:


✅ Spacious interior
✅ Comfortable high fit
✅ Ergonomics
✅ Large side mirrors


Traveling 1 km or more at a time is easier on the Land Rover Discovery IV than even on business class sedans. The second row of SUV seats fold into the floor, which makes it possible to transport motor boats and two-meter cabinets. There you can also organize a full-fledged sleeping place for two, and if you make room, then three.

Electrical problems

Do you know why many off-road enthusiasts choose the Japanese auto industry? Because the legendary reliability of Land Rover is long gone, along with older models. Discovery IV, like the third generation, has become a status car, stuffed with a variety of options for comfort and safety.



All this is fine while the car is new, but with used models the situation changes radically. The more "bells and whistles", the more often you have to repair the electrician. Unlike the Japanese auto industry, Land Rover is not doing well in this area.

The most important thing is not to buy a car with a lot of non-working options. As a rule, the owners claim that there is nothing criminal in this, you need to connect the connector somewhere, change the wiring or disassemble the button. In fact, the problem most often lies in electronic components, and they are expensive. Plus, not every service station can find a malfunction, and in some cases it will be necessary to disassemble the floor of the cabin.

Often, Discovery IV owners complain about the electric handbrake that lives its own life. Some people don't use it at all because of this.
Door locks are a major problem that affects at least half of Land Rover Discovery IV owners. New ones are expensive, if you want to save money, you can pick up something at the disassembly, although no one will give a guarantee of working capacity.



Electronics in a car in general often fool around - sometimes a whole garland of errors lights up on the dashboard. Some owners are looking for a reason for six months or more. It is with these "glitches" that all the jokes about the "reliability" of the British brand's SUVs are connected.

Problems with diesel engines

Land Rover Discovery IV engines do not live up to the glory of a brand that was once a model of reliability. The owners unanimously agree that the volume of 2,7 / 3,0 liters is not enough for such a large SUV.

One has only to cross the line of 150 km of run and you can expect a crankshaft failure or cranking of the liners. According to statistics, about 000% of pre-styling cars and no more than 25% for models from 10 may face this problem. The more the numbers on the odometer move away from the coveted number of 2013, the more likely the engine will fail.

In the case of 2,7 liter engines, failure of the crankshaft leads to the replacement of the block. In fact, it will be much easier and cheaper to supply a contract motor. The 3,0-liter power unit allows you to get by with replacing the crankshaft with another - from the fifth generation model. But this will result in a complete engine overhaul, which is also by no means a cheap procedure.



The second serious problem associated with Land Rover Discovery IV diesel engines is a turbine resource of 200 km maximum. EGR valves can also adversely affect the operation of the power unit. If they fail, the car will start every other time, troit and smoke.

But diesel allows you to seriously save on fuel. Consumption is only up to 15 liters in the city in the "pedal to the floor" mode.

Permeability and overall reliability

Despite the lack of a full-fledged frame, "Discovery" and in the fourth generation managed to remain a real SUV. The main thing is not to break anything during the trip - this is still a “civilian” car, and not a “Defender”.



The main problem is to find such a copy in the secondary market. They don't want to get rid of these cars. A versatile car with an economical engine - what else is needed for happiness?



But maintaining and repairing the Discovery IV is expensive. The car is complex, stuffed with electronics to the eyeballs, and spare parts are unlikely to be bought cheaply. It is dangerous to contact a non-original - then you will have to pay more for an extraordinary replacement. But if you periodically visit thematic forums, you can find out what details are "going".

Like any premium car, a used Land Rover Discovery IV cannot be bought with the last money, and even more so on credit. Otherwise, there is a great chance to get "real estate" under the porch. They ask for SUVs of this generation from 1 rubles, by the way, so the amount is impressive.

But if you find a serviced copy and conduct a thorough diagnosis at a specialized service station, then the car will only please. Although this does not exclude a cash reserve set aside in case of a sudden breakdown in the amount of about 300 rubles.