NEW Land Rover Discovery review – still a great SUV? | What Car?

Every one of its predecessors is and was iconic. This is a shapeless blob and has been throughout its run. Go buy a KGM Rexton for a 3rd less than the cheapest Discover. It’s as big, as practical, as capable. I kid you not.

What a charming presenter..Absolute no nonsense, to the point and mature ...almost like you are talking to a close friend and he is advising you... And yes, I still prefer the disco over all its competitors n more

The Defender is the Discovery 6 in all but name.

Just a shame JLR ingenium engines are absolute garbage …… so bad that there are forums for owners complaining they’ve had multiple replacement engines after they go bang ….. and still more fail by the day…

Dacia Bigster WHEN?

Got a 7 year old Disco 5 and a Defender 110. The Discovery is miles better for any family, just a shame JLR still haven’t introduced 3rd row rubber mats!! 👀

LR4 used to be my favourite rover.

Stopped liking discovery when they switched to the stupid horizontal offset number plate.

Rubbish design

What is it with car makers unable to make buttons that work anymore?

Got a 17 yr old disco 3 140,000 miles later running beautifully normal wear an tear parts replaced no major problems and I’ve had 3 land cruisers previously

I love all the hidden storage areas but these are not much use when the vehicle is stolen off the drive.

“A can of drink” annoys me way more than it should 😂

THIS IS THE PERFECT CAR EVER!!!

We went from a defender d300 to a discovery d350 just about a month ago and the discovery is a much nicer car. The ride is much subtler than in the defender (both had air suspension, and the defender had 20’s and the discovery has 22’s). Best value land rover in my opinion. Both are one of the best tow cars on the road

What is reliability like on these?

It’s the 2ltr ingenium engine that’s crap. The 30ltr is the one to get

Great video - they make great Approved Used buys.
My Disco5 is just over 7 years old and has been almost faultless - more than one electric window regulator needed replacing - done very quickly under warranty.
I wish the 3rd row wasn’t electric - they’re too slow.
The turning circle isn’t as good as the Disco 4 making tight manoeuvring a bit tricky - but it’s still better than the Defender there.
If only they had a PHEV version with rear-wheel steering and was just a couple of cm narrower… then it would be perfection.

that folding flap at the back blocking your boot partially is one of the most dumb things i've seen for a while and making that electronic is even more insane

Ban these big evil cars!

it does not have pixel led 👎👎👎 laminated glasses 👎👎👎 meridian 3D surround sound system 👎👎👎

It is not only the horrible reliability of these cars, but also the lack of spare parts. It’s crazy how the new models of Land Rover are lacking very important spare parts.

I just cannot past the offset number plate on the rear. I know why its done like that but without a wheel there, it just plays with my OCD!

I am too afraid of the reported reliability problems - they really need to get behind their products with a solid 10 year guarantee or similar to restore confidence

Loved my Disco 5. Only swapped for a full fat Rangie Vogue last year. Still miss it in some ways however….

👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎Nice..

Two words….. Yummie Mummie…….

to posh , just a 3 row luxury family school bus , like to see a more utilitarian off road model like the "TERK" builds they did on the disc we might buy them

Disvovery over Defender anytime

nice video

Another shite vehicle

Its a brilliant SUV as long as its not mine.

I was also considering this beside the XC90 and X7. But there is no luggage space remaining in 7 seat configuration. The X7 would be very nice but no PHEV and a little oversize for the UK roads. So I think I'll go with the new XC90 with a usable electric range of the T8.

JL are about to go all electric.
Will we still be able to get service and repairs in 2 years let alone 5?

At least it didn't breakdown when you had it. You got lucky.

Thr Disco 4 was peak of looks and kept the traits of the car feom Series 1. This is a sad attempt at a blend of range rover and no wonder soccer mums leaned to the defender makinf disco a depreciation hero, whilst defender owners went to ineos. Disco isnt special anymore, just like mini have ruined the countryman and cooper. Sure nice inside but bland, overpriced and just for rich wankers now, where disco 1, 2, 3 and even 4 were for rhe average country travellers who paid odd their mortgage and the kids had moved out, or were professionals.

Have they sorted the proplems with electrics and the engine

Horrific build quality

On my second D5 now. Current model is brilliant. Each time I looked at the Defender (Admittedly for looks) I was put off by the lower rent interior, less space to rest my arm on the door, the stupid rear door, lack of rear luggage space compared to the Disco, less storage space up front, less room in the third row, and the Disco was quieter, quicker (slightly) and more fuel efficient than the Defender, due to the more aerodynamic design. And let's not forget that awesome rear folding table and the captain's arm rests on the front seats. It really is Land Rover's best kept secret. I love it

How can a Land Rover possibly be a great buy when they’re the most unreliable, thirsty, polluting vehicle on the planet?

I have Discovery 5 HSE Lux 3 litre diesel, 72,000 miles. Its incredible. Honestly does everything & never had any issues at all. I bought eyes open and expecting to be back & forwards to dealer entire time but nothing. Its been once of the best cars I have owned. That list includes, Porsche 987, Mini JCW, 2x Mini R53, BMW F80 M3 (1 of 30 made) BMW M140i, BMW X640D, Golf GTD, BMW 320D, golf 1.4i, Mondeo, mustang, fiesta, Clio. Fiat 4x4( the OG) Most cars I keep for 12-18 months and then change. We needed a bigger car as now have a lovely baby & a dog. There is no better car at the family job. You hear lots of scare stories but most of issues with discovery were the 2litre engine so as long as you avoid that you are winning.

Idk I think I like the car

As a low mileage used buy the Disco is great. New, however, it suffers heavy depreciation in a way that the Defender does not. It is not just a question of “not following the herd”, it is a question of financial sense.

10’year old forget this dinosaur 🦕 get a new Model Y 7 seater

Would never ever consider a Land Rover product. Got 2 nearly new along the street and they are never out the dealership getting fixed.

Great! Another car that mummies purchase on finance for 5 years to take their brats to school to pose in, clogging up the roads 🙄🙄

You can’t even begin buying one with your own money.a Volvo XC90 is a much better bet.

Unreliable rubbish. If the Defender is more reliable then it’s no competition as which to buy. The Defender also looks better and its cockpit is nicer not having such a huge screen.

i have a disco 5 first edition 3.0l. full options list. 80k miles now, no issues at all. always serviced when needed. cant beat the driving position. such a cosy place for family to be, especially in bad weather.

Nice school bus, but it would never make a good campervan like the Defender did in the days when Dormobile made campervans!! Let’s have more of this type of vehicle converted into campervans!!

The Discovery is one of the most attractive cars on the road. The main problem with it is that it only comes as a petrol or diesel car.

I had a disco from 3 years 2019-2022 and never had a problem. One new battery and two new tyres - that’s all. Excellent off-road and a fantastic motorway cruiser.