By nicedream on 03/10/10 19:00 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Bought used with 40k on it, put over 60k more on it in 3.5 years. A joy to drive, with an unmatched view of the road and surroundings. Can tackle any conditions, been through over a foot of fresh unploughed snow like it's nothing. Reliability for first couple years was outstanding with only routine maintenance needed, other than minor electronics issues. Around 80k miles started with frequent cooling system issues, culminating in needing head gaskets replaced, a very common issue in the Disco in the 60-100k mile range. It's a $3,000 repair, so beware. Some exterior body panels have deteriorated. Overall, a great truck, but expensive to own.
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By AJ on 03/07/10 06:55 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I had always admired Land Rovers and had saved enough money to buy a used '04 Discovery last summer for my new wife thinking it would be a safe, cool, and reliable vehicle for our family for many years to come. It only had 44,000 miles on it and the Coil pack went out:$750. Then needed new plugs and wires because they were damaged too:$300. At 48,000 miles the Cruise Control went out:$500. The downhill assist feature never worked, but I did not have an extra $1000 to fix that. Then at 55,000 miles the Oil pump went out:$2300. I had taken all the Land Rover hits I could handle, and traded it in. Land Rover should recall many features on this model due to an abundance of lemon-like problems.
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By Velocity on 02/23/10 20:30 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Excellent in the snow, sand (on Lake Michigan beaches) and rain. Poor gas mileage, but what are you expecting of a SUV that can pull a 2 ton sailboat, a 4 ton sailboat a short haul and jet two kids plus gear around town. Traded my first 2001 Disco SE7 for the 2004 HSE7 (4.6l v8) and it was a great trade! The LR3 is a DOG! Looks and feels and drives CHEAP! Buy a USED DISCOVERY II or II.5! By the way, the replacement parts are much cheaper too from your local import mechanic!
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By charlypm on 02/23/10 19:39 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my 2nd Disco, the first which we still own was purchased in 1996. This is quite different from the 96 in that it has more comfort features, tighter turning radius, and more aggressive look. I've had almost zero problems with it after buying it used with 25000 miles and now having over 70000 miles. If I had a complaint it could only be the fuel mileage and it would be a minor complaint. The rig tows my trailer with no problem, hauls up hills easily and I never realized how stout this rig is until I borrowed a friends Dodge pick up. The Disco is every bit as heavy duty as the pick up ans actually handles the trailer much better. If I located another with lower mileage I'd buy it.
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By Ken on 02/19/10 11:13 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery HSE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Always wanted a Land Rover I have admired them since forever. My land Rover is love/hate relationship. The thing can't go more than 6 months without need for a trip to the dealer, most of the time it is for something minor. My rover loves to gulp gas even on highway trip if I'm lucky I might get 14 mpg (avg speed 66 mph). Ergonomics poor, off road performance way better than great. Snow, mud, water no problem. I purchased it with the older style nav system, which after the $700.00 cost Land Rover decided not to make map upgrade DVD disks for up dating. Great they have rendered the system useless as for up to the date maps and such, thanks Land Rover.
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By JAF on 02/16/10 08:27 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Love my '04 disco but know when looking into getting one you are also purchasing an on-going expense to maintain. The ride is great, the power is great and looks by far is the best thing about this truck! My hopes are that Land Rover comes to its senses and creates the Disco Anniversary addition...same body style with some of the great features of the LR3 / LR4. Will never get rid of my current Disco though...LOVE IT!
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By swamp on 06/30/09 15:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased my Diccovery in 2006. It had 20k miles on it. I had to replace all of the rotors and pads at the same time around 50k miles and they are not cheap cause you cant just replace the pads, must replace pads AND rotors. It overheated in Atlanta (it has 80K miles now) dealer tells me I have to replace head gaskets ($2800), Mass airflow sensors ($600), Thermostat ($470) .. and my window wont roll down anymore so i need a window regulator ($435) DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE CARS YOU WILL REGRET IT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. YES THEY LOOK GREAT BUT THEY ARE GARBAGE ON THE INSIDE.
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By Jungle Fever on 06/11/09 19:52 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
If you cannot afford a highline sport- utility vehicle do not buy one. This is NOT a KIA Sorrento, Suzuki, or a GEO Tracker. I have owned mine for 4 years and have had no problems even though I have well over 100k on it now. I regularly have the fluids changed and scheduled maintenance done. No it is not cheap. Do a True Cost of Ownership. If you live pay- check to pay-check you will not like the MPG. Again it's not Suzuki, KIA or GEO. I enjoy the vehicle and it is very comfortable. It is an all-weather, all-terrain SUV. Handling and torque is sufficient. You do not need to go 0-60 up a mountain in 4 seconds. Buy what you can afford , not what you want your friends to see you in.
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By DOC on 04/25/09 09:49 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I've really enjoyed having this SUV! All the complaints about service is probably because a lot of "yuppies" who don't know the first thing about taking care of a car own them! Basic maintenance and upkeep will eliminate these problems. Enough already about the gas mileage...IT'S A V8! Great SUV in my eyes!
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By Cegibbs3 on 01/11/09 12:09 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2004 Land Rover Discovery SE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I purchase this vehicle used from a dealership in Florida. So far so good! It has been very dependable and it doesn't seem to have any of the issues that some of the other reviews I've read have had. I'm 6'4" so the interior design is a bit tight but that's nothing new to me. I enjoy the heck out of driving this vehicle on and off road. It's my first full time 4-wheel drive and I'm extremely impressed with the handling in rainy/bad conditions on the road. It feels like I'm driving in ideal conditions even when they are less than. The stereo is the best I've ever heard in a vehicle from the factory! Real high quality! The looks are unbeatable! Anyway, I'm enjoying it! So far so good!
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