land rover discovery reviews 2016

The 2016 Land Rover Discovery, the last of the big, boxy brigade, is equal parts mountain goat and luxury lounge. It’ll tow up to 3,500 kg, seat seven adults without yoga, and the V6 diesel wafts along with effortless torque; in return you get weight, thirst, and infotainment that’s a touch Jurassic. Ride comfort is plush, visibility is brilliant, and the whole cabin feels expedition-ready—you half expect a compass and a mug of tea in the cupholders. Reliability? Better with meticulous servicing, but not bulletproof.

• Air suspension compressors/bags and height sensors can get needy.
• EGR/DPF-related soot issues if it only does short trips.
• Electrical gremlins (parking brake module, sensors, the odd warning light fiesta).
• Timing belt and water pump service is critical at the prescribed interval.
• Occasional reports of TDV6 crankshaft failure—rare, but wallet-vaporising.

If you want a genuine go-anywhere family wagon, it’s brilliant; if you crave low running costs and the latest tech, maybe keep shopping.