Used Land Rover Discovery for Sale

Unveiled to the public at Packington Hall in the United Kingdom on the 28th of September 2016, the 5th Generation of Land Rover Discovery was a complete break from tradition for Land Rover when one looks at all previous iterations of the Discovery. This Next Generation of Discovery SUV is built on the same vehicle platform as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and it leaves its more practical heritage behind and offers a thoroughly modern new look that exudes sporty style while still retaining the aggressive stance of most Land Rover 4×4 vehicles both from the present and the past.

When compared to all previous Discovery models, this fifth-generation looks a lot different than its predecessors. Although mechanically it is just as capable as the other generations of Discovery SUV’s there are a lot of visual and manufacturing differences that one would notice. These are:

• A more rounded body shape
• Tail lights which have changed from a vertical orientation to a horizontal one
• The third-row side glass no longer blends into the roof glass
• The tailgate is no longer horizontally split, and it is now a conventional top-hinged tailgate

Inside the 3-row seat layout made famous by the Discovery is still there, but the interior finishing is more luxurious than previous versions of the Discovery and has taken design and functionality cues from the current range of Luxury SUV Land Rover models.

Did You Know? This version of the Land Rover Discovery is the one that has helped to relaunch the Discovery marque in the United States. It has replaced the LR moniker of the previous generation Discovery models which were sold in the U.S.

Power Train

Engine

• 2.0L TSI Petrol
• 2.0L TDI Diesel
• 3.0L V6 TDI Diesel

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 8-speed automatic

Wheelbase

• 3,095 mm

Length

• 5,254 mm

Width

• 1,944 mm

Height

• 1,834 mm

Possibly one of the most recognisable Land Rovers sold in South Africa, the Second Generation Discovery has been a big seller throughout its 12 years of being on sale. Today it plays a massive part in the Used Discovery market, with almost all of the Used Land Rover Discovery vehicles sold in South Africa being one of the following model Variants:

Discovery 3 (2004–2009)
The Land Rover Discovery 2 was launched on the 2nd of April 2004, and took most of its design cues from the previous generation of Discovery. However, its build now included an Integrated Body Frame and more safety, convenience and comfort features were included.

Discovery 4 (2009–2016)
The Discovery 4 was an updated version of the previous Discovery 3 and included some major style improvements such as altered front and rear light units and a restyled front grille and bumper. Engines, gearbox, brake and suspension improvements were also made.

Did You Know? To celebrate 25 years of the Land Rover Discovery a Limited Edition version was released (it consisted only of 1800 build). It is rumoured that two are currently in South Africa, although neither has been seen in the Used Vehicle Market as yet. They were marketed as the Land Rover Discovery XXV and not only had XV-embossed Windsor leather seats, but also came standard with a special front grill and almost every optional extra and Land Rover Discovery expansion pack that was available at the time.

Power Train

Engine

• 4.0 L V6 Petrol
• 4.4 L V8 Petrol
• 2.7 L V6-T Diesel
• 3.0 L V6-S Petrol
• 5.0 L V8 Petrol
• 2.7 L V6-T Diesel
• 3.0 L V6-T Diesel

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic
• 8-speed automatic

Wheelbase

• 2,885 mm – 2,890 mm

Length

• 4,838 mm – 4,850 mm

Width

• 1,920 mm – 2,022 mm

Height

• 1,880 mm – 1,970 mm

Introduced in October 1989, the Discovery was the first Land Rover to be designed and built as a more luxurious family orientated vehicle. Its lower pricing was also meant to allow more people to afford a Land Rover, and it worked as today the Land Rover Discovery is one of the best selling Land Rover Models of all time, with more than 1,200,000 Discovery models sold as of the beginning of 2017. The first generation of Discovery received a 1994 facelift, and also included two different versions, namely the Series 1 and the Series 2 Discovery.

Discovery Series I (1989–1998)
The Series 1 Discovery was at first only available as a three-door vehicle, however, the more recognisable five-door body style became available in 1990.

Discovery Series II (1998–2004)
Late in 1998 the Land Rover Discovery Series 2 made its debut with more than 720 differences being noted from the Series 1 Discovery. These included interior and exterior redesigns as well as new body panels everywhere except on the rear door outer skin.

Did You Know? In 1998 a Limited Edition version of the first generation Discovery Series 1 was released to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Land Rover. It included a number of unique finishings such as fiftieth anniversary badging and was made available with either Atlantis Blue or White Gold as colour options. The inside of the cabin was lined with Lightstone leather, and on the outside, the wheels used a new “Boost” style design with alloy rims. Engine options included a V8 automatic or Tdi. The Tdi Diesel engine options came with a choice of either an automatic or manual gearbox.

Power Train

Engine

• 2.0 L T-Series Petrol
• 2.5 L 200 TDi Diesel
• 2.5 L 300 TDi Diesel
• 3.5 L Rover V8 Petrol
• 3.9 L Rover V8 Petrol
• 4.0 L Rover V8 Petrol
• 4.6 L Rover V8 Petrol
• 2.5 L Td5 Diesel

Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed manual

Wheelbase

• 2,540 mm

Length

• 4,540 mm – 4,700 mm

Width

• 1,790 mm – 1,890 mm

Height

• 1,940 mm – 1,970 mm