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Also referred to as: Land Rover Discovery 5 2019 and Land Rover Discovery 5 2021. S, SE, HSE, HSE LuxuryDeedubMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 11 reviews
Best car I've ever owned.
I've owned 6 other 4WDs (Pajero, X-Trail, Triton (2), Hi-lux, & D-Max) and the Discovery 5 is in a class above. Unfortunately, so is the price compared to the others - but it is worth it! We tow a 3200kg caravan and this is the best tow vehicle we've ever had. The 4WD capability is awesome with all the electronics and rear diff lock. Only downside is the need to add AdBlue - it's a pain, and it needs heaps when towing. If you don't tow, don't worry.
Purchased in July 2021 at Land Rover Dealers for $100,000.00.
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Lemon
I have had the 2017 Discovery 5 for under 2 year 45,000km and has been a disaster. Eight months in and the suspension had to be replaced, would have been a disaster if we were four wheel driving in the outback. 15 months and engine was leaking oil from timing seals yet another stint in the workshop, now a leaking windscreen soaking the car dash and electronics, not just a small leak and seems a common problem as they ordered the windscreen without even viewing the car. Two week wait for windscreen and then repair time. Engine smokes constantly ...Read more
and the reverse camera always playing up. Air con blows hot air instead of cold at times. Worst possible experience for my family purchasing this $110,000 car. I have had $20,000 car more reliable than the discovery.
Purchased for $110,000.00.
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fred
- 2 reviews
excellent...so far
comfortable and quiet. yet to be tested off-road. very annoying is the list of options which be expensive.
I am stepping up from TD5 which has had its issues, which once sorted has be very good. I hope this one has had the bugs removed by now
Purchased in July 2021 for $102,000.00.
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Incredible
I drove my Disco 5 SE Sd4 over 16,000+ kms on some of the roughest tracks/roads (including the Streczlecki Track, the Oodnadatta track, the Gary Highway and some really terrible PAR’s as well as the Mt McCall track in Tasmania) that the country has to offer - mostly towing my Patriot camper-trailer. Other than destroying the factory tyres, as expected, the car handled the corrugations, deep sand, rocks and gibber, rock hopping, bull-dust, pot holes and a dust storm and tropical rain showers with no problem. A post trip inspection revealed that a suspension bellows became loose.
That’s it.
Comfort and toughness.
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Dave RCentral Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Best vehicle I have ever owned
Our 2018 Disco 5 Is the best vehicle we have ever owned. My wife drives It every day and loves the auto suspension as she has crook knees .Tows our 3 Tonne caravan effortlessly and the electronic towing aids work perfectly . 4000 kms so far and only had software updates at first service . Rockhampton Land Rover has been exemplary in its service and we will not do business any where else.
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Lemon, electronic fault, no parts exist apparently. Coming up 6 weeks in workshop no end in sight.
Only travelled 600 Klms. Car kept locking us out and wouldn’t start. We were traveling to cairns for family celebration. Made it to Gracemere. With only a few calls to road assist. Then car wouldn’t start again and couldn’t reprogram, smart key issue. Towed to Rockhampton where it is still today nearly 6 weeks later.
Land Rover can’t find a part to fix it. Nothing here in Australia or the UK. So what now Land Rover??
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5th time the car has broken down
2017 car and its the 5th time its was sent back. First it was the reversing camera and now suspension fault. I had to get it towed. What a terrible experience.
I do have extended warranty on it but its just so unreliable. Once one problem is fixed another one pops up. I wish i never bought this car and land rover should take responsibility for this lemon that they have created.
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WeissVictoria
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
Room for improvement
Have been driving since November last year. Driving experience has been great. Good interior space, too. A few points of improvement needed: 1. Miss the signature square design 2. back mirror had dirty marks inside when first received (already replaced by dealer) 3. 2nd row seats not very easy to operate for 3rd row access (ours is manual). 4. One wheel guard and mirrors have scratches already ... couldn’t they be made of more scratch proof materials? 5. Strong smell from interior materials 6. which I could install babyseat in the middle of 2nd row.
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HarrySPerth, WA
- 15 reviews
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Definitely the best "ever" from Land Rover.
Having owned Land Rover's and Range Rover's since the 1960's I can confidently say that the Discovery 5 TDV6HSE is the "best vehicle ever" to come out of the Land Rover factory in Solihull UK.
I had to wait 7 long months for my personally selected and personally optioned vehicle. It was delivered as ordered with all accessories fitted prior to delivery and at no extra cost by Barbagallo Land Rover in WA.
18 months ago I bought the fully optioned Discovery Sport TD4HSE, but it is not in the same category as the Discovery 5 and I must say it...Read more
was worth the 7 months wait for it after having to suffer driving the Discovery Sport for 18 months. With its factory optioned 21" wheels it drives like a dream, incredibly quiet and incredibly comfortable, and with all of the latest technology incorporated. It is incredibly powerful with only a 3 litre diesel and can compete with anything else on the road. Be warned you could be sitting on 130kph or more and not even realise it. It has been off road in the bush and on country gravel tracks and the dust suppression is excellent. All the double door seals work perfectly with no dust getting into the vehicle. With it's electronic road suspension controls and hill descent functions it certainly leaves any opposition 4WD in the shade.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Expensive lemon
Waited for my disco 5 for 6 months, delivered in September 2017 with a promise of service once in 2 years and this is the second time the car is with trivett service Parramatta. I have 5 years manufacturing warranty but taking a brand new car back to service station due to faults is dreadfull. The loan car is provided but you may choose 35 dollars per day for access reduction and I think most will choose that.now the car is with trivett Parramatta for more then 11 days and still don't know the date we will have it back. Dealing with trivett ...Read more
and then land rover is a terrible experience and youcan expect most of your emails being unanswered. The issue started with the Infotainment system with the reversing camera refusing to work at times.The screen turns blue as well .the only option is to shut down and restart the car. This can be tricky in Sydney especially in shopping centres. I think it is a manufacturers fault as the brand new loan discovery 5 has started to have the same issues. I totally regret the buying a land rover. The drive is comfortable and the reliability is zeroSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
chamee a.asked
My car has done 4000km.suddenly the forward collation and emergency brake system deactivated. It happens several times and finally car shut down.its a discovery hse luxery 2020 model. Any help?
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Lisaasked
Has anyone had their Balance Shaft replaced in the Discovery 5? My car is 8 months old, has done about 5000 kms, and is currently booked in for both a leaking windscreen and replacement of the balance shaft. Unbelievable in a new car!
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hi lisa i think my sport might have the same problem have a viabration through the steering wheel and drivers seat.
leny
paulasked
Hi all,
Has anyone racked up some high klms as yet? And is it fair to say that most of the issue's are electronics / infotainment system etc
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