Is anyone pleased with their Discovery Sport?
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Chap on our shoot has one. Bought it and a Kia sportage for his wife at the same time. The sportage has had zero issues, his disco sport, he has on an extended warranty at a cost of 650 a year. He’s had it 8 years and he’s had his moneys worth out of the warranty.
BRYAN
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there's always one.
Cymro
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I’m on my 4th, never had the same car twice prior to this…
2015 diesel, 45k miles in 2 years.
2018 diesel, 18k in 18 months
2020 diesel, 21k in 4 years ( retired a month after buying it)
2024 diesel currently on 9k.
Only issues were a software glitch on the 2020, sorted under warranty and car was still useable whilst JLR figured it out.
Took extended warranty on it, around £65 a month including roadside assistance but never used it.
When a mates D max broke down the day before a trip to the Highlands we used mine.
South Wales to south west Highlands, 3 on board with stalking kit and food for 3 days.
Stalking ground was at 1,100 feet on non metalled roads with a good covering of snow.
Return journey with a nice red hind in the boot.
main dealer history and warranty are a must have in my book.
2015 diesel, 45k miles in 2 years.
2018 diesel, 18k in 18 months
2020 diesel, 21k in 4 years ( retired a month after buying it)
2024 diesel currently on 9k.
Only issues were a software glitch on the 2020, sorted under warranty and car was still useable whilst JLR figured it out.
Took extended warranty on it, around £65 a month including roadside assistance but never used it.
When a mates D max broke down the day before a trip to the Highlands we used mine.
South Wales to south west Highlands, 3 on board with stalking kit and food for 3 days.
Stalking ground was at 1,100 feet on non metalled roads with a good covering of snow.
Return journey with a nice red hind in the boot.
main dealer history and warranty are a must have in my book.
I had one new in 2016 and owened it for 4 years problem free. Only covered about 35k miles in it but didnt have a single problem. Replaced it with a full size disco which has had a couple of faults but now 4 and a bit years and only silly electrical stuff resolved under warranty.
Now this is going to be an interesting thread 
Like others, I have gone from an outstanding Freelander 2 which I used weekly off-road, kitted out to do my solo fallow handling to a DS with the infamous 2.0 litre Ingenium engine. This engine’s “weakness” is a complex timing chain that was intended to last the life of the engine and so is not easily replaced (unlike the FL2’s belt) and it’s exacerbated by a DPF that on short journeys especially, is too far from the engine to get hot enough to burn off the soot. When this happens, it dumps the surplus diesel into the engine sump diluting the oil, exacerbating the already fragile chain issue. Then, JLR decide to have a 24k oil service interval and to use 0W30 which is VERY thin.
I bought my 2017 DS at 82k miles not knowing anything about the above. I had a rattle in October and feared the worst that the chain was failing. However, you can get a chain stretch test done and mine was ok - the sound was a hidden detached engine guard rattling. Then I got the dreaded DPF full message and nothing I could do with my expensive Autel test kit could force a regen. Thankfully, my local JLR independent specialist could so at present, I have dodged both bullets.
However, the real point in posting this is that the car is great off-road and does what my FL2 did during deer stalking even better. It’s actually bigger inside, much better specc’d and is a pleasure to drive on and off-road - I love it. There isn’t as much room up front to squeeze in a winch but I have (half the FL2’s capacity) but overall, it’s way better in so many ways. I live in Bristol and we have a CAZ. The FL2 was Euro 5 and was non-compliant- they DS is EURO 6 and is compliant and thus has proven to be so much more of an unexpected bonus that I originally foresaw.
My niece is now on her second and my brother has just changed his Evoque for one - both are the hybrid petrol version which frankly would be the way I would go if I was doing this again given the daily FB posts I get of Ingenium engines failing at ridiculously low mileages. The petrol engined ones do not suffer these issues. Mine has just rolled over 100,000 miles and I’m doing oil changes every 5k. Its actually staggering watching the oil level rise over use - never had that before with any car and now understanding the reason for it, I’m not surprised so many of the diesel engines are failing given the crap combination of chain design, poor DPF location, decision to dump failed regen diesel into the sump and then JLR puts the car on a 24k oil service interval - WTF
Great car but get the petrol version!
Like others, I have gone from an outstanding Freelander 2 which I used weekly off-road, kitted out to do my solo fallow handling to a DS with the infamous 2.0 litre Ingenium engine. This engine’s “weakness” is a complex timing chain that was intended to last the life of the engine and so is not easily replaced (unlike the FL2’s belt) and it’s exacerbated by a DPF that on short journeys especially, is too far from the engine to get hot enough to burn off the soot. When this happens, it dumps the surplus diesel into the engine sump diluting the oil, exacerbating the already fragile chain issue. Then, JLR decide to have a 24k oil service interval and to use 0W30 which is VERY thin.
I bought my 2017 DS at 82k miles not knowing anything about the above. I had a rattle in October and feared the worst that the chain was failing. However, you can get a chain stretch test done and mine was ok - the sound was a hidden detached engine guard rattling. Then I got the dreaded DPF full message and nothing I could do with my expensive Autel test kit could force a regen. Thankfully, my local JLR independent specialist could so at present, I have dodged both bullets.
However, the real point in posting this is that the car is great off-road and does what my FL2 did during deer stalking even better. It’s actually bigger inside, much better specc’d and is a pleasure to drive on and off-road - I love it. There isn’t as much room up front to squeeze in a winch but I have (half the FL2’s capacity) but overall, it’s way better in so many ways. I live in Bristol and we have a CAZ. The FL2 was Euro 5 and was non-compliant- they DS is EURO 6 and is compliant and thus has proven to be so much more of an unexpected bonus that I originally foresaw.
My niece is now on her second and my brother has just changed his Evoque for one - both are the hybrid petrol version which frankly would be the way I would go if I was doing this again given the daily FB posts I get of Ingenium engines failing at ridiculously low mileages. The petrol engined ones do not suffer these issues. Mine has just rolled over 100,000 miles and I’m doing oil changes every 5k. Its actually staggering watching the oil level rise over use - never had that before with any car and now understanding the reason for it, I’m not surprised so many of the diesel engines are failing given the crap combination of chain design, poor DPF location, decision to dump failed regen diesel into the sump and then JLR puts the car on a 24k oil service interval - WTF
Great car but get the petrol version!
Great pictures, thank youNow this is going to be an interesting thread
Like others, I have gone from an outstanding Freelander 2 which I used weekly off-road, kitted out to do my solo fallow handling to a DS with the infamous 2.0 litre Ingenium engine. This engine’s “weakness” is a complex timing chain that was intended to last the life of the engine and so is not easily replaced (unlike the FL2’s belt) and it’s exacerbated by a DPF that on short journeys especially, is too far from the engine to get hot enough to burn off the soot. When this happens, it dumps the surplus diesel into the engine sump diluting the oil, exacerbating the already fragile chain issue. Then, JLR decide to have a 24k oil service interval and to use 0W30 which is VERY thin.
I bought my 2017 DS at 82k miles not knowing anything about the above. I had a rattle in October and feared the worst that the chain was failing. However, you can get a chain stretch test done and mine was ok - the sound was a hidden detached engine guard rattling. Then I got the dreaded DPF full message and nothing I could do with my expensive Autel test kit could force a regen. Thankfully, my local JLR independent specialist could so at present, I have dodged both bullets.
However, the real point in posting this is that the car is great off-road and does what my FL2 did during deer stalking even better. It’s actually bigger inside, much better specc’d and is a pleasure to drive on and off-road - I love it. There isn’t as much room up front to squeeze in a winch but I have (half the FL2’s capacity) but overall, it’s way better in so many ways. I live in Bristol and we have a CAZ. The FL2 was Euro 5 and was non-compliant- they DS is EURO 6 and is compliant and thus has proven to be so much more of an unexpected bonus that I originally foresaw.
My niece is now on her second and my brother has just changed his Evoque for one - both are the hybrid petrol version which frankly would be the way I would go if I was doing this again given the daily FB posts I get of Ingenium engines failing at ridiculously low mileages. The petrol engined ones do not suffer these issues. Mine has just rolled over 100,000 miles and I’m doing oil changes every 5k. Its actually staggering watching the oil level rise over use - never had that before with any car and now understanding the reason for it, I’m not surprised so many of the diesel engines are failing given the crap combination of chain design, poor DPF location, decision to dump failed regen diesel into the sump and then JLR puts the car on a 24k oil service interval - WTF
Great car but get the petrol version!
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I really like the Discovery Sport. Were it not for the ingenium engine i may have taken the plunge. The Petrol version seems to have issues too.
Land Rover can design some really first class vehicles but are always let down by poor engineering. Look back at the farce that was Freelander 1 and the K-Series engines.
My mechanic has a Discovery Sport and an Evoque in his workshop now. Both needing timing chains at best and replacement engines at worst.
They are very comfortable and have genuine off road abilty. Such a shame .
Land Rover can design some really first class vehicles but are always let down by poor engineering. Look back at the farce that was Freelander 1 and the K-Series engines.
My mechanic has a Discovery Sport and an Evoque in his workshop now. Both needing timing chains at best and replacement engines at worst.
They are very comfortable and have genuine off road abilty. Such a shame .
There are a number of things to be aware of with buying a Landrover disco sport.
First off, it is a Land Rover and the associated woes that come with it. ( for the record, I have a Freelander 2, and it is great, if a bit smaller than I would like.)
Secondly, the early disco sports had the 2.2 engine, probably the most reliable engine LR ever used.
Now, this is where it gets interesting. They introduced the Inginuim (other spellings are available ) engine.
Design flaws aside. LR further compounded it with long service intervals.
People who buy from new and run it for a few years, may well not come across any engine issues as typically they shag the chain after 50,000 miles.
So, if you are looking to buy a second hand one, or, if you have the money for a new one there are a few thing to look at or do.
Ignore the service intervals, service the car every 6 to 8 thousand miles. Do not use it as a regular town runaround, slow town pottering causes huge issues, so if you use it for decent journeys then it does have a chance to regenerate. But, they put the bloody thing underneath in the wind so it is difficult to get up to temperature so it can burn the crap out. Sigh.
Doing the above will reduce the chances of the engine going boom, but not completely. Service is critical on these, if it hasn’t been serviced annually, then walk away or be prepared to take the risk.
I have read lots about these as I was thinking about changing my motor at some point.
I decided that it was just too risky and I will be looking at elsewhere when the time comes, which is a shame as I think they are a really nice looking car.
To be honest, I think I will stick with my Freelander. If well looked after they clove over 200,000 miles if you get a good one.
First off, it is a Land Rover and the associated woes that come with it. ( for the record, I have a Freelander 2, and it is great, if a bit smaller than I would like.)
Secondly, the early disco sports had the 2.2 engine, probably the most reliable engine LR ever used.
Now, this is where it gets interesting. They introduced the Inginuim (other spellings are available ) engine.
Design flaws aside. LR further compounded it with long service intervals.
People who buy from new and run it for a few years, may well not come across any engine issues as typically they shag the chain after 50,000 miles.
So, if you are looking to buy a second hand one, or, if you have the money for a new one there are a few thing to look at or do.
Ignore the service intervals, service the car every 6 to 8 thousand miles. Do not use it as a regular town runaround, slow town pottering causes huge issues, so if you use it for decent journeys then it does have a chance to regenerate. But, they put the bloody thing underneath in the wind so it is difficult to get up to temperature so it can burn the crap out. Sigh.
Doing the above will reduce the chances of the engine going boom, but not completely. Service is critical on these, if it hasn’t been serviced annually, then walk away or be prepared to take the risk.
I have read lots about these as I was thinking about changing my motor at some point.
I decided that it was just too risky and I will be looking at elsewhere when the time comes, which is a shame as I think they are a really nice looking car.
To be honest, I think I will stick with my Freelander. If well looked after they clove over 200,000 miles if you get a good one.
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