Discovery 2017

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  • Taffrican
    Member Since: 31 Oct 2024
    Location: UK
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 

    New to disco 5

    Good evening gents, I’m new to the forum but have been a LR owner for the last 23yrs, I’ve had Discovery 1,3,4, Freelander 1 and we also have an evoque which we are trading in tomorrow on a 2020 Discovery 5, it comes with a years warranty and roadside assistance, it is a LR approved used vehicle and has 42k miles, I know it’s a bit late to be asking this question but are they reliable? We have been very lucky so far and have had no issues with any of them, my Defender 90 which I’ve had for over 22yrs has never been in a garage for repairs apart from mine. So, back to my question, are disco 5’s any good?
    Mike
    Ps. Thanks.
  • zig
    Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
    Location: Edinburgh
    Posts: 16
    United Kingdom 

    What engine does the Discovery 5 that you are getting have?
  • Taffrican
    Member Since: 31 Oct 2024
    Location: UK
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 

    Hi, it has the 3•0 SDV6
  • zig
    Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
    Location: Edinburgh
    Posts: 16
    United Kingdom 

    Engine failure and the cost of replacement is the big risk. For the 3•0 SDV6 I don’t know if is 1 vehicle in 10 or 1 in 50 or whatever, that has this rate of engine failure (Land Rover should have a good idea what it is but won’t want to release it).. However, I would be asking the question if it is possible to extend the warranty beyond the initial 1 year warranty, even if you have to pay for it.
  • 747_JK
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
    Location: England
    Posts: 413
    United Kingdom 
    2022 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Taffrican wrote:
    Hi, it has the 3•0 SDV6


    I had that engine in my 2019MY and it was as sweet as anything - no trouble, and lovely to drive. Chopped it in last summer with circa 50k on the clock and still driving beautifully. Yes, some people have engine issues, but as the OP says, what the actual statistic is, I don't know.

    What I wouldn't ever want to do is own a D5 without LR warranty cover, so make sure you budget for that in years 2, 3 etc (unless you have deep pockets to fund potentially big costs such as a new engine).

    Enjoy the car, and do post some pics when she arrives!

    MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
  • Taffrican
    Member Since: 31 Oct 2024
    Location: UK
    Posts: 3
    United Kingdom 

    Thanks for the replies, much appreciated, we took delivery and the car is amazing to drive and the wife loves it, it is her car after all, we’ve got a 12 month LR approved warranty so we will keep it for the 12 months and then decide what comes next, if the car has been reliable we’ll see if we can get another 12 months a pay whatever that cost is or SWMBO may decide to upgrade again to a higher spec. I’ve included some photos as requested Cool







  • zig
    Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
    Location: Edinburgh
    Posts: 16
    United Kingdom 

    Glad to hear that you now have the Discovery 5 and to quote you is "amazing to drive and the wife loves it"
  • 747_JK
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
    Location: England
    Posts: 413
    United Kingdom 
    2022 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Looks superb! Enjoy it, well, hope she enjoys it!

    MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
  • terryall
    Member Since: 03 Apr 2019
    Location: Whitstable
    Posts: 70
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Indus Silver

    Had my 3ltr HSE Lux for last 3 years with no problems at all and been all over Europe which was a very enjoyable ride. You must have extended warranty for peace of mind but other than that just enjoy. You will never treat it the same as a Disco 3 or 4 as they were work luxury work horses and did/do everything you can throw at them but the 5 is really much more luxurious. Mind you, mine is learning to carry the odd load!
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