Land Rover Discovery2018

Known issues

• TDV6 diesel injector issues causing rough idle, smoke, and eventual failure; repair costs €800–€1,500 per injector
• DPF (diesel particulate filter) regeneration problems and blockages, particularly on low-mileage or urban-driven examples; cleaning or replacement €600–€1,200
• Electrical gremlins: infotainment system freezing, touch-screen unresponsiveness, and software glitches requiring recalibration or replacement units (€500–€1,500)
• Transmission fluid leaks from the ZF 8-speed automatic, sometimes requiring seal replacement (€400–€800)
• EGR valve carbon build-up causing limp mode and increased emissions; cleaning or replacement €500–€900
• Air suspension compressor failure (on air-suspended models), leading to sagging ride or loss of levelling; replacement €1,200–€2,000

Good for

• Spacious 7-seat interior with flexible seating and excellent boot space for families or loadingbulky items
• Strong towing capacity (3,500 kg braked) and capable off-road ability with Terrain Response system
• TDV6 diesel engine decent fuel economy on motorway driving (40–45 mpg achievable)
• Reasonable parts availability through Land Rover specialists and online retailers, though labour costs are high