1996 Land Rover Discovery Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners appreciate the 1996 Land Rover Discovery for its off-road capabilities and sturdy build, allowing them to tackle various terrains with ease. Many highlighted its comfort and spaciousness, especially the front seats. However, a common drawback is its reliability, with frequent mentions of leaks and the need for maintenance. Additionally, fuel economy is a concern, with some noting it can be quite thirsty on gas."
A sturdy but slow SUV so if you wanna haul ass this not the car for you, but if you wanna ride in style and feel like there is no obstacle or terrain that can stop you this is it. The next best thing would be a military tank. Geared for torque, this truck does wonders out in the dirt trails. Be kind, rescue a Toyota out of the mud with your Land Rover. : )~ Like most cars it has needed it's own maintenance and repairs too, but the engine runs strong and happy. The Discovery is clearly confident with it's simple yet elegant looks. This scar is an adventure magnet. Fun to drive, and Very useful. Easy to work on. It's not huge but it's still roomy inside the cabin or if you wanna fix it yourself, there's plenty of room in the engine bay to comfortably maneuver to change out what ever part you want. It's worth every penny whether you're going offroading, picking up supplies at home depot for a weekend project or going out with 7 of your friends to a night club...
March 17, 2010Performance- is not stunning on road but when it get's to where it want's to be in the mud it's awesome. Build Quality- Well........ it's british and built by Brummy's what do you expect LOL It looks like an off roader so Love it or hate it. Personally I love it Cost of running - LMAO you having a Giraffe... 3.9 V8 near on 3 tonnes MPG around 13mpg it's bloody ridiculously expensive to run fuel wise but parts and repairs seem to be very reasonable. Fun factor- Show this thing a field or a few muddy hills etc and you'll have a grin on your face for the rest of the day.
October 12, 2009Every conceivable extra. A truly versatile motorcar, will always get you there and back regardless of the conditions. Will tackle almost any terrain and will transport 7 people in relative comfort. If the need arises it converts into a very spacious load carrier and will tow anything up to three and a half tonnes.
July 19, 2008What owners say
A sturdy but slow SUV so if you wanna haul ass this not the car for you, but if you wanna ride in style and feel like there is no obstacle or terrain that can stop you this is it. The next best thing would be a military tank. Geared for torque, this truck does wonders out in the dirt trails. Be kind, rescue a Toyota out of the mud with your Land Rover. : )~ Like most cars it has needed it's own maintenance and repairs too, but the engine runs strong and happy. The Discovery is clearly confident with it's simple yet elegant looks. This scar is an adventure magnet. Fun to drive, and Very useful. Easy to work on. It's not huge but it's still roomy inside the cabin or if you wanna fix it yourself, there's plenty of room in the engine bay to comfortably maneuver to change out what ever part you want. It's worth every penny whether you're going offroading, picking up supplies at home depot for a weekend project or going out with 7 of your friends to a night club...
March 17, 2010Performance- is not stunning on road but when it get's to where it want's to be in the mud it's awesome. Build Quality- Well........ it's british and built by Brummy's what do you expect LOL It looks like an off roader so Love it or hate it. Personally I love it Cost of running - LMAO you having a Giraffe... 3.9 V8 near on 3 tonnes MPG around 13mpg it's bloody ridiculously expensive to run fuel wise but parts and repairs seem to be very reasonable. Fun factor- Show this thing a field or a few muddy hills etc and you'll have a grin on your face for the rest of the day.
October 12, 2009Every conceivable extra. A truly versatile motorcar, will always get you there and back regardless of the conditions. Will tackle almost any terrain and will transport 7 people in relative comfort. If the need arises it converts into a very spacious load carrier and will tow anything up to three and a half tonnes.
July 19, 2008Performance: Slow. I expected the 3.9L V8 to be much quicker. Brakes great, handles like a 4x4 Bulid Quality: Very Good. Great condition which is So rare for a Discovery Appearance: Great Conditon, Great Colour Cost of Ownership: Thirsty on petrol, but this one had an LPG conversion so ran at almost half the cost. Cheap to insure. Fun Factor: Would be fun to take off road, is fun to drive round the country lanes, everyone gets out of your way
May 5, 2011Love it, It seems like I'm always fixing something, but I love it. It has decent acceleration, not breathtaking, towing is slow, handling is OK. I think it looks cooler then the Newer LR3, I think it looks tougher. It is a great vehicle for Off road!
April 9, 2010Such a great car, lasted 10-years, probably longer if I couldn't care less how much it was to keep it on the road.
January 3, 2008It's a bit like Ronseal - it does what it says on the tin. It goes from A to B in reasonable comfort but it comes to life in the mud. It shrugs of deep water, feet of mud and brushes off run ins with tree with ease. Paint is pretty tough but the carpet in the footwells doesnt like getting wet...
October 7, 2009Poor man's Range Rover, but worth owning one.
March 19, 2008A solid car, not quick but thats not why i bought it lol. Tows well and performs well off road and i've taken it to some challenging places. is not look the smartest looking car and mine has body damage form going of road but its ok. Its not bad to run, it does about 30mpg which is not bad for a full time 4wd, not had many problems with it even tho it does get abused alot. As for the fun factor... on road its not fast or handle the best but off road its a laugh a minute
July 15, 2009Very comfortable front seats and the back's not bad either. Little small on cargo space but you can pile it up pretty high in the back to make up for the lack of horizontal space. Add a roof rack and you're all set. It leaks, rain and oil but its something I can deal with. Its slightly modded with a winch HD bumper and 2inch lift and a roof rack now. With moderate driving skill the truck will get you anywhere you need to go; if it doesn't then you probably shouldn't be there in the first place
May 14, 2008
