“I am an avid angler and have long dreamed of an off-road vehicle - I got tired of constantly adapting to someone,” says the owner of the Land Rover Discovery II. But finding a lively and reliable SUV in the region of $ 10,000 at that time turned out to be a big problem. But specifically about the restyled Discovery II, they spoke well, and the reviews on the Internet were mostly positive.

Here's an owner's review of a 2003 Land Rover Discovery II with a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine and 5-speed manual transmission. The car was purchased in Belarus with a mileage of 145 thousand kilometers for $13,000 in May 2014. Now on the odometer - 187 thousand kilometers.

- The history of the car is similar to the banal legend of "dealers" - relatives in Russia went "only to the country" and gave it to their pensioner grandfather in the village, but he does not need it, and grandfather decided to sell it. I carefully studied all the documents, went to the service station - everything is confirmed. Mileage is original, excellent condition, almost all parts are still factory and have not been repaired. In general, I decided to take it. Now I have no regrets — a great and real SUV for reasonable money!

The body of the restyled Discovery II is very strong. As far as I know, the front fenders and rear "quarters" are aluminum. There will definitely not be corrosion there, but the metal can oxidize in places where the paint is chipped - I bought it with a small dent on the wing, the chemical oxidation process has already begun in this place, but it has not progressed in two years, so it will be removed with all the other shortcomings. The junction of the windshield with the roof and the thresholds at the welding points often suffer. But this can be attributed to the age of the car. It seems to me that it is rather difficult to find a car of this year of manufacture in this condition and in its native paint. Still need to keep track of the frame number. Quite often, it begins to rust and, if measures are not taken in time, it simply ceases to be read. There will be no serious problems with the traffic police, but you will have to travel a lot for various examinations ... Otherwise, I have no complaints about the frame and body. The arches are protected, and the very quality of the painting is on top - there are almost no chips from stones. And, despite the fact that the car is often operated on forest roads, there are no obvious scratches from branches either.
In terms of cross-country ability, this car has no equal. The base already has traction control system and the assistance system during the descent from the mountain - it greatly facilitates control during long descents. For new SUVs, such features are familiar, but for 1998 (the model was produced from 1998 to 2004), it was a breakthrough. In addition, in the restyled Discovery, a manual differential lock was added to the downshift. But, I confess, I turned them on only once - during trips to Pripyat. But even in a situation where the car was almost buried in the mud, I was able to drive myself out. In other cases, the electronics cope confidently. Never had to go behind a tractor! Otherwise, why such an SUV, on which you can only drive on the curb?

The trunk is not particularly large, like all cars of this class. Therefore, an expeditionary trunk is additionally installed on the roof of my car. If you go together, then, in principle, the usual is enough. But if you go fishing with a company and for a long time, then the upper trunk helps out. In addition, the rear row of seats can be folded and moved forward. Then in the trunk, probably, you can sleep. But I prefer to take tents with me on vacation, it’s more comfortable and convenient to spend the night in nature!

There is plenty of space inside the cabin. Of the options, the most necessary is - electric headlights, separate climate control and power windows. But I had to get used to landing behind the wheel for quite some time - the pedal assembly was shifted to the left. This is unusual for those who have not dealt with the English brand. They say this is done so that you can lean out of the window during off-road trips and assess the condition of the road.

There is no hatch, but this is more of a plus than a minus - sealing gum in our climate dry out very quickly, and the hatch begins to leak. The same problem occurs in the places where the railings are attached - wet spots on the ceiling have already begun to appear. There is also no air suspension and anti-roll function (ACE). And again, this is a plus for me - by this mileage and age, these options may begin to work incorrectly and may require expensive repairs. For my purposes, the simplest configuration is enough - everything should be reliable and simple.

The engine is not powerful - only 139 hp. For such a mass, it is not enough on the track, but off-road it is enough. In addition, motors of this type have a very large tractive effort - what is needed for an SUV. It is not very comfortable to drive this car on the highway - after 90 km / h you need to constantly taxi. After cars, it was unusual for me, but they reassured me on the forums, they said that everyone frame cars so.

On the chassis, too, there were no serious problems. If we talk about breakdowns, then immediately after the purchase I had to replace the air flow meter. I paid about 100 dollars for it, I easily replaced it myself. Fuel consumption is sane - about 11-12 liters per "hundred" in mixed mode. And I drive 30% city and 70% highway. If you drive only on the highway and without forwarding trunk, then you can meet the top ten.

The suspension is simple - shock absorbers and several rods are attached to the frame. I already changed one of the rods - I paid about $ 100 for the central steering. I also had to change the top and bottom ball joints on the left side - I paid about $ 30 for two. And they told me at the service station that the faulty parts were still factory. By the way, you often have to buy original spare parts, since they are not always produced by third-party manufacturers. Consumables can be found without difficulty, everything else is on order, the average time is 7 days. After replacing the glow plugs, there were no problems with starting in winter in any frost. I gave 60 dollars for the candles themselves, I bought Beru. And for the replacement they took me only $ 20, but this is in garages. For the "officials" this amount would be many times more - according to their technology, the candles change only with the removal of the collector. I also had to change the rear brake discs and pads, but these are consumables.

I service my car every 7,000 miles. I only fill in the oil with Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30, about 7.5 liters of oil are required. Together with filters, oil and replacement I give about 200 rubles. The motor is chain, but the chain has not yet been changed. But drive belt replaced immediately after purchase, the tariff is the same - about $ 100 + about $ 30 cost of work.

If we talk about the disadvantages of the model, then here I must mention the air conditioning fan and the shuttle valve of the ABS unit. I already changed the first part: I bought it from a disassembly and restored it. Such a repair cost me $ 85 (50 rubles for a fan and 120 rubles for work). There are fewer problems with the ABS block shuttle valve - with minimal electrical skills, you can restore it yourself.

In general, Land Rover Discovery II is a great car for hunters and fishermen, and just for those who love outdoor activities. He will go where others are afraid to go. I have enough problems, I do not argue. But who doesn't? But after buying such a car, even the thought of changing it does not arise. Only if on the same new Discovery!

Expert opinion

“This time we will talk about the technical part of the Land Rover Discovery II,” began the story of the foreman of the Shate-M Plus service station. Denis Nikshtaitus. - Turbocharged 2.5-liter diesel engine(which at one time became the world's first 5-cylinder diesel engine with electronic injection fuel for all-wheel drive vehicle), which Discovery is equipped with, has not lost its relevance, by increasing the maximum torque to 340 Nm it has become even more attractive. An incredibly high-torque engine allows Discovery to confidently go both on the track with a heavy trailer and in complete off-road conditions.

V standard equipment SUV includes ABS, the capabilities of which are supplemented by an electronic distributor braking force EBD and the ETC traction control system, which prevents wheel spin during acceleration on slippery surfaces and, if necessary, locking differentials.

On cars made after 2001, upgraded pump injectors appeared, which have such a malfunction as fuel leakage. Diesel fuel flows into the cylinders, which leads to oil contamination and an increase in its level in the engine crankcase. Another problem is the leakage of the sealing rings of the pump injectors, due to which the engine oil begins to mix with diesel fuel. And if the rings are worn out, then they need to be changed. Other diesel failures include failure of the air flow meter, turbine valve, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump in the tank.

The automatic transmission made by ZF is no problem, especially when the car's mileage is not too high. After 250-300 thousand km, repairs are already possible. The manual transmission is reliable, only after 150 thousand km the synchronizers do not hold, the flywheel still sometimes breaks. When buying a car with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km, you need to check how the clutch works on a manual gearbox.

In the period from 1998 to 2002, Discovery II was equipped with a transfer case without a mechanical center differential lock (or rather, it was on many cars, but it was simply not connected at the factory). Apparently, Land Rover thought that in the event of wheel slip, electronics would cope with all problems. After restyling, Discovery again began to install a proven locking center differential.

The transfer case on Discovery II often leaks. It is necessary to install new seals, but after that, after 20–30 thousand km, they can leak again. Sometimes the gearbox "snots". Front cardan shaft fails due to broken crosses. The entire transmission on the Discovery II uses only synthetic oil which affects the maintenance cost.

Discovery II has a rigid dependent suspension suitable for off-road use. The disadvantage of this design is the loss of control on high speeds. Therefore, on the Land Rover Discovery II, the proprietary ACE system was also installed on order.

There are no special complaints about the reliability of the ACE system, although sometimes tubes flow, and sometimes the stabilization system pump fails, pneumatic adjustment ground clearance rear axle junk, especially if you go off-road. For off-road, it is better to “translate” to springs.

On the Land Rover Discovery II are the usual strong ball joints. There is nothing to break in the rear suspension, except for shock absorbers, in the front it is necessary to change the bushings of the stabilizers. Every 50-80 thousand km, steering rods, brake discs wear out, and after 80-100 thousand km, as a rule, the turn of shock absorbers comes.

The body of the Land Rover Discovery II is strong, made of rolled steel. The owners do not experience any special problems with it.

Our partners from Shate-M Plus have prepared table of the cost of the main spare parts and works at the service station for Land Rover Discovery II 2003 release.

Part name	Manufacturer	Detail number	Cost in Bel. rubles*
Air filter	Germany
Fuel filter	Germany
Oil filter	Germany
Air mass meter	VDO, Germany
glow plug	Beru, Germany
Rear brake discs	Patron, China		(for 2 pieces)
Steering draft assy	Lemfoerder, Germany
Name of works			Cost, in Bel. rubles
Comprehensive car diagnostics (checking the suspension, shock absorbers on a vibration stand, brake forces, computer diagnostics and headlight adjustment
Replacement brake discs and pads
Replacement brake fluid
Coolant replacement
Oil change and oil filter
Charging the air conditioning system
Complex washing car for passenger car(washing with active foam, washing of rugs, openings, drying)
Comprehensive car wash for a jeep (washing with active foam, washing rugs, openings, drying)
CR injector test (test report attached)

* - you can find out the exact cost of spare parts and order the necessary parts in the Shate-M Plus online store

Issue price

The SUV described in the article, judging by the ads in our A.TUT.BY catalog, can be bought for only $ 9,000. The main competitors and classmates of Discovery II - Mitsubishi Pajero and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. The first SUV costs from $7,500, and the Land Cruiser Prado of this year turned out to be more expensive than its competitors - its price in our catalog starts at $13,000.

In the city, the Land Rover Discovery II is very comfortable - a high seating position allows you to anticipate development traffic situation. The comfortable speed for this car is 120 km / h, I don’t want to go faster, although it goes 170 km / h, but then the limiter is triggered, which is justified for a car with such a center of gravity. Winter experience has shown that the car is just right for Russia and its roads. With good tires, and in this car it allows you to set a radius of 16, which also does not hurt your pocket much, compared to 18-19, the car “forgives” the driver for various flaws in driving. In the summer I went on picnics to the lakes and calmly drove everywhere. Service and repair: during the year of operation, Land Rover Discovery II changed the “consumables” and the traction was replaced, which was indicated to me when I bought it, my Peugeot “dressed me up” much more often and for a lot of money, because. was under warranty, so the repair at the "officials" was attributed to me. So, as a conclusion: for those who want to buy a beautiful, prestigious and reasonably priced car, I would recommend the Land Rover Discovery2.

Advantages : appearance. Comfort. Comfortable fit. Patency.

Flaws : expensive service requiring skilled craftsmen.

Eugene, Kaluga

Land Rover Discovery II, 2002

I brought a car from Germany with a mileage of 10,000 km, produced in 2002, of the highest configuration. The engine on the Land Rover Discovery II is a 2.5-liter diesel engine. Everyone around was talking bad car, it would be better to take "Pajero" or "Patrol" more reliably. But I still bought a Land Rover Discovery II and was not disappointed. The car is beautiful, very comfortable inside. Large air conditioning buttons, screen, high-end audio system with 11 speakers, electric drive, navigation, just to name a few. We fit seven of us quite comfortably. The kids love the headphone jack!

They say that "Disco" lacks dynamics? Of course, like a BMW does not “fly”, but many cars, including foreign cars, are left behind when we start from a traffic light. At the same time, in the cabin there is a pleasant reactive rumbling of the machine, on which you can set one of three modes (sport, standart, bad road). However, outside the motor, like a tractor. Off-road, the car behaves perfectly, the electronics work at "5". We climbed into the place where the vaunted "Pajero" and "Patrol" (which, by the way, without smart electronics) nod off. I read that electrical systems often break down - it’s not true, how many times I drive, and the seals don’t fall off, everything is in order. At the same time, the machine is easy to use. "Eats" 13 liters per "hundred".

Vadim, Kazan

Land Rover Discovery II, 2001

Appearance: Land Rover Discovery II is a little old-fashioned, angular and rustic in the background modern models SUVs and SUVs. Many would consider this to be a disadvantage. I - to the merits. This is its charm and originality. Salon: very roomy and comfortable in all respects, with the exception of some little things like electric seat adjustment (control levers are hard to reach because of the armrest), two hatches are impractical, which always open with a creak and only half. In the presence of a climate control system, I don’t see the point in installing them at all.

pendant and driving performance: Land Rover Discovery II - a real SUV! On asphalt, the ride is smooth. The disadvantage is the dependent front suspension. Off-road this is a plus, on asphalt, if you get into a rut - the car starts tossing from side to side - you need to be careful and not relax. Engine: diesel. Everyone scared when buying diesel car. There were no problems during operation and a run of 50,000 km at all. For those who like to quickly “start” from a traffic light or sharply overtake someone at a speed of 130-140 km / h - this car is not for you! Against the background of gasoline off-road vehicles Rover Discovery II is very economical. Economy, of course, depends on driving style. I had enough 95 liters of fuel with a mixed driving cycle of 750-800 km. Too bad it's out of production.

Sergey, Moscow

Admirers of the Land Rover brand highly appreciate the Discovery II model, which was produced from the end of 1998 to 2004. It is believed that this car is free from many of the shortcomings inherent in the first Discovery.

Those who want to have a used SUV should know that even the “second Disco” has a number of features, and some branded “diseases” remain with it, and not only technical ones. So, if a car is bought for off-road driving, it is recommended to immediately replace the bumpers (at least the front one), which frankly interfere with movement along gullies. The thing is, it's made of hard plastic. front bumper hangs too low, even slight contact with the snowdrift often leads to its breakage. Removed whole bumpers are best sold through Land Rover repair shops or "dismantling", and steel tuning ones are installed instead (approximately $ 600-1500 for each).

The most "fancy" Land Rover Discovery II was equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 gasoline engine with a capacity of 220 hp. (This power unit appeared under the hood of Disco after the modernization of 2002, it was installed mainly on cars sent to the USA). This unit made Discovery a fairly fast car, because up to 100 km / h a heavy SUV accelerated in 9.5 seconds, although, if you think about it, there was not much point in such a motor. After all, Land Rover Discovery II does not behave in the best way at high speeds. Therefore, if you want to have a powerful and fast Discovery, just look for a car with a 4.0-liter gasoline V8, which had 185 hp. But we must immediately say that even if the gasoline engine runs like clockwork, it still retains its big drawback - fuel consumption. When driving in Moscow, it takes an average of 22 liters per 100 kilometers! In addition, some drivers complain about its noise.

Diesel, of course, in terms of fuel economy is much more preferable. With a volume of 2.5 liters and a power of 138 hp. its fuel consumption in the city will be 13-15 liters of diesel fuel, and on the highway this figure drops to 9-10 liters. It must be admitted that the diesel engine was a success (not in vain, because under the hood of 70-80% of Discovery II sold in Russia is exactly it). This 5-cylinder engine has minimal vibrations, works without high-pressure fuel pumps (pump-injectors are used there direct injection cylinders) and so on. What else is good about a diesel engine is the presence of heating of the fuel drained back into the tank (thus, diesel fuel does not freeze during the movement in winter). By the way, there are ways to increase the power of a diesel engine, and with little or no damage to its resource. One of the easiest is to install a corrective injection tuning kit ($850).
And in this case, there will be no problems with the dynamics of Discovery 2.5 Td5.

But again, there was a fly in the ointment - on cars made after 2001, modernized pump injectors appeared (they were made to comply with tougher environmental standards). So, sometimes there is such a malfunction as a fuel leak. Diesel fuel flows into the cylinders (and only when the engine is not running), which leads to oil contamination and an increase in its level in the crankcase. Each pump-injector costs $400-700, plus $70 for the workman. Another problem is the leakage of the sealing rings of the pump-injectors, due to which the engine oil again begins to mix with diesel fuel. And if the rings are leaky, then they need to be changed quickly ($ 120 with work). Other typical diesel failures include failure of the air flow meter ($180), turbine valve ($35), fuel pressure regulator ($190), fuel pump mounted in the tank ($450).

In general, the diesel engine, despite its complex design, turned out to be quite reliable. However, the "experienced" are strongly advised to check it very carefully, and only an experienced specialist should do this. After all, if something breaks in a diesel engine, repairs will cost a lot of money. So, the turbine may fail (in fact, it has a good resource, but this part is not eternal). Fortunately, non-original turbines are now on sale for $900 (branded ones cost more than $1500).

Land Rover Discovery V8 petrol engines have always been different high reliability. However, a Land Rover would not be a Land Rover if it power units did not present unpleasant surprises: there are cases when a major overhaul of a gasoline engine had to be done after 100-120 thousand km, and even despite regular maintenance. Parts that ensure the operation of the engine can also break. So, the weakest point of Land Rover SUVs is fuel pump, which even in a non-original form costs $ 150-200 (in the case of a diesel engine, its breakdown can be determined by the loss of power). It also happens that the engine cooling radiator is leaking ($ 350).

If we talk about the reliability of gearboxes, then the ZF automatic transmission does not cause any complaints from the masters, especially when the car's mileage is not too high (after 250-300 thousand km, repairs costing about $1,500 are already possible). A manual gearbox usually does not cause trouble, although sometimes synchronizers “fly” in it after 150 thousand km, the replacement of which will cost $ 700 (sometimes a flywheel worth $ 500 breaks in cars with a “manual” gearbox). When buying a car with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, we can advise you to look at how the clutch works on a manual gearbox, because replacing it with a Land Rover will cost a decent amount (installing a new kit will cost $500).

Now about the all-wheel drive system, for which the second Discovery received a lot of ... criticism! Yes, yes, the jeepers were extremely unhappy with this SUV, because in the period from 1998 to 2002, Discovery II was equipped with a transfer case without a mechanical center differential lock (or rather, it was on many cars, but it was simply not connected at the factory). Apparently, Land Rover considered that in the event of wheel slip, electronic “brains” would cope with all problems (the computer itself decided which wheel needed to be slowed down at one time or another). The “fancy” transmission proved to be far from the best way - in the mud, electronics in many cases did not cope well with their duties, and Land Rover Discovery shamefully gave up where less eminent SUVs calmly drove. After restyling, Discovery again began to install a proven locking center differential. And the owners of cars of the first years of production can slightly alter the “razdatka” and get the possibility of mechanical blocking.

Like many Land Rover models, the transfer case on the Discovery II often leaks. Installing new oil seals costs about $300, but after that, after a year or two, they can leak again. In addition, sometimes the gearbox “snots” (the cost of fixing a leak is $ 150 with work), as well as the front driveshaft. The last one, costing $1,000, fails due to “dead” crosses. Dealers do not have the right to change crosses, but at unofficial stations, competent craftsmen can perform this operation. It can also be noted that only synthetic oil is used in the entire transmission on Discovery II, which somewhat affects the cost of maintenance. But thanks to the “synthetics”, the lubrication of transmission parts has significantly improved and their resource has seriously increased.

Discovery II has a rigid dependent suspension, perfect for off-road conquerors. However, the downside of this design was the loss of control at high speeds. That is why the Land Rover Discovery II was equipped (albeit only for a surcharge) with the proprietary ACE anti-roll system, which includes stabilizers roll stability With hydraulic drives. With it in corners, the body practically does not heel! But do not think that Discovery, equipped with ACE, becomes a sports car. Still it frame SUV, and according to the laws of the genre, it simply cannot have handling like a sports coupe.

There are no special complaints about the reliability of the ACE system, although sometimes pipes-pipes flow, and sometimes the anti-roll pump fails ($700 - original, $500 - non-original). But the pneumatic adjustment of the ground clearance of the rear axle (also an option) is naughty, especially if you go off-road. Experience has shown that air bellows ($340 apiece) can cause trouble in cold weather (if they have any microcracks on them). In this case, the rear suspension can simply “deflate” and no longer rise (it is worth noting that the air suspension can always be “transferred” to springs).

The suspension of the second Discovery is more reliable than the first. At least there are no notorious swivel front "balls", which quickly wore out and "killed" other elements of the chassis (as a result, when the "balls" were running, the repair cost $ 700-900). On the Land Rover Discovery II, instead of problematic parts, there are ordinary, very strong ball joints. In the rear suspension, in fact, there is nothing to break, except for shock absorbers, and in the front one only penny bushings of stabilizers need to be changed ($18 per pair). Well, plus, every 50-80 thousand km, steering rods usually wear out ($ 130 for a non-original one), brake discs ($ 100 for a branded one and $ 70 for a non-original one), and after 80-100 thousand km, as a rule, the turn comes shock absorbers ($120 per piece including replacement work) and so on. However, once again it can be said that, despite the absence of any serious weaknesses in the chassis, the Land Rover Discovery II suspension must be monitored, because if it is “launched”, the repair will cost a lot of money.

EXCURSION
First Generation Land Rover Discovery was introduced in 1989. The car occupied an empty market niche between the most utilitarian Defender and the most luxurious range rover.

The first generation Discovery was produced in both 3- and 5-door versions. Aluminum was widely used in the body of the car (the hood, front and rear fenders, and external door linings were made from it). On the first "Disco" installed gasoline engines 2.0 l (136 hp), 3.5 l (152 hp) and 3.9 l (182 hp), as well as a 2.5 l diesel (107 hp) ., 111 hp or 113 hp depending on the year of manufacture and tuning). Together with the engine, an automatic or mechanical box gears. Moreover, the latter is of two types - until 1995 they installed LT77 (it is considered more reliable), and then a gearbox appeared under the designation R380.

Land Rover Discovery first generation has gone through two upgrades. The first took place at the end of 1992, and the second at the end of 1994. In addition, it can be noted that between 1992 and 1995, Discovery was sold in Japan under the name Honda Crossroad.

The second generation Land Rover Discovery appeared in 1998. Outwardly, it turned out to be very similar to the first Disco, but in fact its design has undergone a global rework. For instance, all-wheel drive electronics began to “refill”, the work of which, however, was not liked by all fans of the Land Rover brand. That is why, after the modernization of the car, which took place in 2002, Discovery received time-tested mechanical differential locks. Under the hood of Discovery II you can find gasoline engines 4.0L V8 (185PS), 4.6L (220PS) and 2.5L Diesel (138PS).

Well, in 2004, the third generation of Land Rover Discovery was introduced with independent suspensions. Under the hood of Discovery III, petrol units with a volume of 4.0 liters (V6, 219 hp), 4.4 liters (V8, 300 hp) and a 2.7-liter diesel engine (V6, 190 hp) are installed. ).

Land Rover Discovery II is not just practical and enough reliable car- the car has its own character and style. In addition, the “second Disco” turned out to be one of the few English SUVs that received a strong “four” from the consumer for the price / quality ratio. True, the purchase of a living legend - Discovery II - should be approached with all responsibility. Without fail, it is necessary to diagnose the car from specialists, because if any malfunctions are found, repairs will require large financial investments.

What can you say about that tall gentleman in an expensive suit? Well ... Perfect bearing, complete equanimity and strict tone - it seems that he is a former military man?

Here and no. We already know this gentleman. Not exactly on a short leg, but we know something about him. This is a serious person, but not a bore. All week he works in the city, but as soon as the weekend comes, he, being an avid hunter, goes to his country house to spend the weekend in nature. It may seem too straightforward and at the same time it is able to surprise with non-standard thinking. He started wearing these glasses recently, and even then at the suggestion of his older brother, who, if you're interested, is in the highest circles. And his grandfather was a military man, whose upbringing still affects everything. In a word, the personality is clearly outstanding.

Land Rover vehicles have always been built according to their own canons and as a result have gained fame as one of the best off-road vehicles on earth. A powerful frame, solid axles, a short base and huge suspension travels - these cars were genetically predisposed for long off-road driving, for which they were valued by real off-roaders.

But why were they? They remain so to this day - take at least the Land Rover Discovery, which visited us on the test. All off-road attributes are available: a fully dependent suspension of all wheels, due to the presence of axles in front and behind, a "razdatka" with a demultiplier and a manual gearbox - for nothing, a real all-terrain vehicle.

Discovery 2003 model year somewhat different from last year. Innovations affected both appearance (new headlights a la Range Rover, modified bumpers and grille) and mechanics. As an option, buyers are offered a "real" center differential lock, complementing the "virtual" ones, the functions of which are performed by an electronic traction control ETC (using a working brake system, it slows down one of the slipping wheels). The list of additional equipment also includes previously known systems, such as the ACE roll control system and the SLS automatic ride height control.

Externally, the SUV is designed in the style of the very first "Disco" sample of 1989: the same simple chopped forms, the same famous "second floor" with additional glass. The essence of this add-on becomes clear when you find yourself inside the car. seats back row located significantly higher than the front ones, and the extra headroom comes in handy. Due to the fact that the rear sofa "ascended", the floor here was made absolutely flat.

Opening the tailgate, we realize that the seats we took for the rear, in fact, turned out to be average. Car for seven! Moreover, additional seats are folded in such a way that they practically do not reduce the volume of the luggage compartment.

Once in the driver's seat, a real "land rover" will experience deja vu. The relative position of the controls brings to mind the previous Discovery. Large gear lever, unusual wheel ellipsoid shape with a thick rim and located in dead zone on the central tunnel, the power window buttons - all this has already been. Flaws? No, features. Another hello from the past - seemingly thin doors with narrow frames and pronounced corners, an almost rectangular windshield ... Loyalty to traditions is above all! Very British.

The technical characteristics of the diesel engine do not amaze the imagination with "horses" and liters, promising moderate 138 horsepower for 2150 kg of the live weight of the machine, but this modesty is rather sham. The most important indicator for an SUV - the amount of torque - looks optimistic. And although at first it seemed that the engine was somewhat weak, very soon we were convinced of the opposite. It's all about the extremely long-stroke gas pedal. To properly spin the engine, you need to properly push the pedal all the way to the floor - and the turbine that turns on somewhere in the region of 2000 rpm will give the engine a charge of energy sufficient for a noticeable surge forward.

The true industriousness of the motor is manifested in a relatively narrow range, limited by the numbers "2" and "4" printed on the tachometer scale. If fussy haste is not characteristic of you, then you can go slowly, simultaneously evaluating the traction capabilities of the motor - an elastic diesel engine quite allows for confident, but slow movement in higher gears. By the way, according to Land Rover representatives, a feature of Land Rover diesel engines is that they start to work really efficiently only after a long run-in, the end of which for some instances falls on 5-7 thousand kilometers.

By the way, such a long stroke of the accelerator pedal did not arise from scratch. Off the pavement, this feature of Discovery helps to precisely dose the torque delivered to the drive wheels. This is one of those features that have always been inherent in this professional SUV. As well as an unusual pedal assembly, shifted to the left - this is done so that in extreme off-road conditions you can drive a car by leaning out the window and visually controlling the wheels. Another highlight of the car is hidden in transfer case. The large gear ratio of the demultiplier when climbing uphill allows you to drive the car "by the bridle": the car moves at idle, and the driver steers, walking next to him.

We did not go to the mountains, but on the other hand we managed to test the car in sliding, for which we, having left the sinful earth, went to "spin the disco" on the ice of the Gulf of Finland, which was frozen to the very base.

The steering wheel itself is "heavy", but the characteristic of the returning force is optimal. The car has neutral steering: having exhausted the gripping capabilities of the tires, it begins to slide all the wheels out of the turn. You can try to go through a slippery turn in a skid, but in order to break the wheels into slip, you again need to drown the accelerator pedal, and wait a little more. Otherwise, the machine will only continue to straighten the trajectory. However, is the rally style of driving suitable for a professional all-terrain vehicle? The answer is negative. He was not made for this. The diesel Disco is patient and reliable and is difficult to provoke. And yet ... If you miss the moment when the skid enters the critical phase, further delay will greatly complicate the fight against it - a large steering gear ratio may result in you simply not having time to carry out an adequate set of stabilizing actions by the steering wheel. Also, it should be noted a decent turning radius, which is why many maneuvers have to be performed in two steps.

The brakes are good. And not only with its efficiency, but also with ease of control: the amount of deceleration does not depend on the force applied to the pedal, but on the degree of its movement. And the ABS, even on bare ice, does not impose its help ahead of time.

The new ACE roll suppression system has proven its worth. The car "holds its posture", even if the lateral overloads reach significant values. Thanks to this, the driver feels confident in corners of any steepness. It's at high speeds. But as soon as the speed drops to a certain threshold, the electronics hydraulically “dissolve” the anti-roll bars, and the Disco gets precious extra centimeters of suspension travel, so necessary on serious off-road. Despite a decent amount of unsprung masses, the car does not shake on bumps; in general, the energy intensity of the suspension is very, very impressive.

Both Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 had a 2.7 TD diesel engine. This engine was installed on Discovery 3 throughout its entire production period, i. from 2005 to 2009, on Discovery 4 from 2010 to 2012.

The 2.7 TD diesel engine is an in-line V-shaped six, six-cylinder engine, respectively, in a diesel version with a single turbine. That is, one turbine with variable geometry is installed on this engine.

What features does this engine have? The engine is not the most reliable, but unfortunately in 90% of cases in engine compartment Discovery 3 You will watch it. First problem this engine, which, in principle, every owner of this model experiences is the EGR valve, i.e. exhaust gas recirculation valve. There are two of them directly on this engine: the left valve and the right valve. As service practice shows, the EGR valve takes care of an average of about two years, after which it must be changed, because the check engine lights up on the instrument panel.

The second malfunction that this engine has is the charge air pipe, which is installed on the body throttle valve. This branch pipe becomes oak and simply breaks it, as a result of which, accordingly, you receive a code registration for insufficient boost. From exhaust pipe there is smoke, and accordingly, an indication of an engine malfunction on the instrument panel. Therefore, this branch pipe must be changed in a timely manner, at least once every 2-3 years without waiting for it to burst.

The fuel equipment of the 2.7 TD engine, unfortunately, does not differ in particular reliability and it often happens that on a run after 150,000 km you bring the registration code P0087 to the service, namely low fuel pressure. As a rule, registration of this code occurs due to mechanical failure high pressure fuel pump (TNVD). It is this pump that creates the highest pressure that is necessary for normal operation. diesel engine. In addition to the injection pump, there are six more nozzles, three on each side, and directly themselves fuel rails, but in addition to this, a submersible pump is installed in the tank.

In the event that the high pressure fuel pump fails and since our system has a fuel return line, i.e. excess fuel gets back into the tank, it usually gets into the tank already with wear products, namely with metal shavings. In this case, you will have to remove the fuel tank, flush the fuel equipment, unfortunately change the submersible pump that is installed in the tank, because you simply cannot flush the submersible pump itself from chips. You will have to install a new injection pump, we will recommend installing new fuel rails, because they cannot be flushed either. And only then will we begin to carry out the control launch of the internal combustion engine. If it works perfectly and there is no re-registration of the code, then we will issue such a machine to you as a client. In a 10% chance of cases, it will also be necessary to replace the engine control unit, the so-called PCM.

Fighting low fuel pressure, if you do it humanly for yourself, is really expensive and can cost you somewhere around 200,000 rubles. If you plan to leave the car and continue to operate it yourself, then such repairs, in principle, can be carried out for the next five years to receive additional attention fuel equipment and fuel system will no longer ask.

The turbocharger on the 2.7 TD engine has a geometry change function, i.e. you have an actuator, a drive and, accordingly, moving cassettes that are responsible for the performance of a direct turbocharger, i.e. is responsible for how much you need to spin the turbine.

Unfortunately, there is also a problem with these drives, either a problem with the actuator, or the geometry itself turns sour, or the turbine fails. This is not on every second car, but it happens quite often, perhaps due to the fact that the car is really not the first freshness. So malfunctions with turbines cannot be ruled out either.

The bypass pipe that connects the two exhaust manifolds, as the engine is a V-shaped six, then, respectively, there is a left exhaust manifold and a right exhaust manifold, but there is only one turbine. A bypass pipe connects these two collectors, and it happens that this pipe burns out, and often for this reason the car ignited. This is also a very important moment that must be monitored, vigilant and observed. This appears infrequently, but in order to perform this repair, i.e. to restore a previously installed pipe, which can, in principle, be repaired in specialized organizations, or in order to install a new one for good, it is necessary to dismantle the body from the frame. Some masters change without breaking off the body, remove the automatic transmission in order to get close to it, because it is installed in the rear and change it.

To drive the timing mechanism on the 2.7 TD engine, a timing belt is used. The timing belt replacement schedule is 120,00 - 130,000 km in mileage. Despite the fact that the first regulation was every 168,000 km, the manufacturer left these figures, because belt breaks have already occurred on this run. The same high-pressure fuel pump (high pressure fuel pump) mentioned above, installed in the rear of the engine, is driven by a similar belt, respectively, the timing belt replacement regulation also implies the replacement of the high-pressure fuel pump belt, and in addition also implies the replacement of the belt auxiliary units. If you do not have the opportunity to replace all these three belts, then change at least one timing belt, thereby protecting yourself from its breakage and premature failure of the engine. If the injection pump belt breaks, the engine will simply stall on the go. Yes, it will be unpleasant, it will be a tow truck, but, as a rule, such situations do not occur en masse. In the event that the auxiliary drive belt breaks, then it must be understood here that auxiliary units stand up, such as a charging generator, a power steering pump, you will experience inconvenience due to the fact that the steering will spin with much more effort, you will lose charging, a malfunction indicator will light up on the instrument panel. But with all this, the engine will not suffer. Therefore, once every 120,000 - 130,000 km, the timing belt must be changed.

Another problem with this engine is the front oil seal. crankshaft. It often happens that at low negative temperatures, as a rule, from -10 degrees, after overnight parking, you start the engine, this seal squeezes out, and almost the entire volume of oil flows out of the engine. The solution to this problem exists. A new type of oil pump with a modified seat under the seal. As service practice shows, if you have a front oil seal extruded, install a new pump, a new oil seal and there are no more problems with this. In addition, the pump of the new sample has increased productivity.

The worst thing that is in the 2.7 TD engine is a malfunction of the crank mechanism, i.e. malfunction piston group. Two problems: the first is the rotation of the liners, the second is the breakage of the crankshaft in half in the truest sense of the word.

The manufacturer does not provide detailing of this short block. A short block is a complete cylinder block, i.e. block, pistons, crankshaft, connecting rods. A new short block assembly costs about 550,000 rubles (as of November 2017). We carry out repairs of short blocks, but you need to understand that such repairs will cost about 200,000 - 400,000 rubles, depending on your specific case. This is a huge minus of this engine. There is also a solution. But 190 hp is subject to a minimum tax and the consumption of this engine is somewhere around 10 liters per 100 km.