Surprising Truth: The Land Rover Discovery 2 Is The Most Unique SUV Ever Made!

[@TFLcar]

Old vs New! How Does this old Discovery II compare to the today's Discovery? Find out here as we take both of them up Gold Mine Hill: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqni3x6oJKLZ9U

[@r1paredes16]

Very detailed review. Thanks for share your knowledge with us.

[@zodsmuffin2369]

u could have a centre diff lock button fitted from the factory when new u had to ask for it and they didn't tell u u could have such a thing

[@kurtgellert9166]

The Fast Lane Car you should do a review on the reliability issues the D2 faced and what are best options for rectifying and keeping your D2 going strong. One of my favorite vehicle designs of all time. However, I’ve always avoided buying one due to reliability concerns. So I bought an older Land Cruiser instead

[@jdenmark1287]

BMW owned Land Rover in the early 2000, they were the ones that brought forward the L322 RR.

[@od7421]

If it makes you feel any better, the door handle surrounds and other areas are add-on 'wood' features. The only factory wood is the belt-line on the dash.

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

My dad bought me a 2001 Land Rover Discovery when I turned 16 in 2010 for $9k. At 29, I still drive it and it is an absolute beast that I will never get rid of. Granted, it has had...a couple of trips to the mechanic over the years hahaha. But man I love that truck.

[@alexbrutlag6022]

Was originally looking for older Toyota land cruisers but these LR Discovery’s are really catching my eye. What kind of mpg are you getting and how reliability are they?

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

@@alexbrutlag6022 MPG is not great, like 12. Reliability is okay. Its not so much how often they break, its how expensive it is when they do. Everything on these cars are 3x the price of parts and labor on "normal" cars. For example, to have a mechanic replace the radiator in these is like $1,500+. To do it on, say a jeep wrangler for example, would be like $500. And that goes for literally every single part on them.

[@paulog8813]

The major problem with an old Land Rover is that you get addicted to them!!!

[@jonfroio3700]

Paulo G very true even tho they have there problems I still miss mine I want to buy another one

[@Steve-ec6ed]

+Jon Froio that's how I feel about Jeeps

[@jonfroio3700]

Steve Rivera I love jeep too I’d love a 1996 jeep cherokee country or a. Wagoneer

[@r0ll0ry]

Green Oval sickness. It gets expensive.

[@Fun4GA]

Tell me about it. I’m in my second Discovery I as my daily driver - and it goes without say… preferred off road adventure rig (which my Jeep can’t compare).

[@Joe-rx7ht]

Thanks for the video! I inherited my sister’s Disco 2, after she drove it into the ground and parked it into a corner, to be forgotten. I gave her a few bucks for it and 5 thousand dollars later in parts and my own labor, my new to me Rover is running like a beast. I’m currently in the process of dumping 10 thousand dollars in overlanding gear from ARB, to match with a Warn winch, Old Man Emu lift kit, poly bushings, new suspension components, EBC green stuff brakes, BF Goodrich AT, black 16” steel rims, Safari snorkel, Baja Rack and off road lights. I’m keeping my Disco 2 for life. And especially love working on it and learning how to fix it, for the purpose of self recovery while out on the trail. Thanks to your well detailed video, I learned a few more things about my rover. Like the miles to kilometers conversion. Thanks!

[@daviddimuro6670]

Mine's 16 years old now, but every time I look under the hood it's a brand new Discovery!! 😂

[@alexstrings]

Engine is crap

[@xORLOCKx]

Cummins R2.8 swap that thing

[@raidteamco.7438]

😂😂

[@thomastate7084]

it’s called a bonnet not a hood

[@MrExtraFINESSEtrial]

😂😂 Yooo you're Hilarious, New discovery? under the hood? sound like problems

[@UkShaia]

My Disco II turns 21 next month! Never had a problem with it! Still going strong! She gets serviced every year and has only done 175000KM! Off-road, she is remarkably capable and only asks for more juice:) She is washed every week and, well, we love her! Boom!!!

[@cassidygard]

Finally! An optimistic review. I just got one and I’m so tired of everyone telling me how much work it will be. I just love it and she’s gorgeous - it makes me so happy!

[@robstone4537]

I had a Discovery 2 TD5 manual in South Africa. Really loved that car, it felt unstoppable off road. Interesting fact with the diesel manual and the Hill Descent Control - in first gear low range you would be going slower than the HDC setting and the compression from the diesel engine would hold you back so even on a very steep decline the HDC would still not activate.

[@markswanson2716]

Good tip thanks. I just bought a Td5 manual a month ago.

[@blackie75]

@@markswanson2716 Oh god, good luck with that.... I had one for two years and it was hands down, the most unreliable vehicle I've ever owned. First it blew a turbo, then a transmission, total cost $11k aud. Then it got a massive diesel leak while we were off road, we got that repaired and a week later it threw a power steering hose. Then a few months later it started running roughly and we worked out that it had a leaking seal that was allowing oil to run down into the ECU unit. Got that fixed, then it threw and injector rail....got one shipped from the UK, then the indicator stalk stopped working. Got one of those shipped from the UK, then we got a brake sensor error in the dash....we replaced the sensors as the brakes were fine, then a few months later it came back and stayed for the duration we owned the car. These are just some of the things that I can remember, there were certainly many more. Such as throwing an alternator while we were on a camping trip....😂😂

[@dre7767]

@@markswanson2716 Hi, Are you a Saffa? Im looking for a TD5 myself in SA.

[@mikec5820]

Great review, well thought out. Tommy is right about the newer Rovers. Without the large windows, low belt-line, high ride height, and high seating position, they lost their appeal.

[@summoningdark216]

Mines 15 years old! Had it from new. Looked at Disco 4, then bought new chassis for Disco 2 instead! Loads rotted out here in the UK. It's been in 3feet of water, through snow, off-road, and it's still my daily drive. Only 2 breakdowns- one seized rear brake caliper, and one blown blanking hose on the oil cooler unit (It's a TD5) Trust it anywhere!!

[@georgemasaka6488]

Hi, i need to buy one. What are the key areas to look

[@squapsquap6975]

Awesome. Always had a weird fascination with the discovery II. Knew i'd eventually get into my dream vehicle when the time was right. I remember buying it up in the Colorado mountains after i finally found the one i wanted on craigslist. Drove it back home to Wyoming, Re-built half the engine with a buddy (who also bought one at the same time) and then proceeded to try and do most of the repairs all us discovery owners will end up doing in their lifetime. This thing took me all over the place and I made way too many memories in it. From driving it home from colorado to Wyoming to rebuild it's new life, taking it over the Golden Gate bridge to see my parents, having my first trip out of the United States while towing same friends discovery II across the Yukon and British Columbia in Canada on a move to Alaska. I am 28 now and I've had my 03 Disco II for +6 years. Now i live in Colorado, still have it, still chugging along making more memories. Me and my wife went on our first date in this vehicle. Then me and my wife drove our newborn daughter home from the hospital for the first time in this vehicle. lol I will keep this vehicle forever. How could I ever part ways with it? I had no idea the "places" this thing would take me. What a time it's been.

[@richardking2762]

They are so unreliable. I took my 1999 from Wisconsin to Denver, then to Moab where I towed a Toyota out of a ditch. Vegas, Santa Monica. down 40/ Route 66. Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest. Snow in Vail and 110 in Baker. In the end 4965 miles. Yes we had failure. Somewhere on 76 it got real loud. Trip to a dealer in Colorado Springs for an exhaust manifold collector gasket, installed myself. Grand total, $7.50.

[@martyndyson9501]

I like the sarcasm but that will have gone over most Americans heads!

[@jjt1093]

Put a blody diesel in it as most are in Europe for a reason, North Americans and the idea every vehicle needs to be gas engined I'll never understand

[@MRBOCHIEDA2ND]

@@jjt1093 because they are greedy and gas makes way more money than diesel. I would love to have a diesel fueled car or even flex fuel. But no they make all these gas guzzling cars. Hell hybrid vehicles are a lovely thing too. A diesel and electric car would be a travelers dream.

[@jdenmark1287]

True brother have had a few and alway got at least 185K miles out of the "unreliable motor", without any real maintenance at all. It is also easy to buy a compleat engine from UK and put in a OEM diesel engine, by just changing engine mounts, wiring is plug and play.

[@christopherfields5860]

I had a 2000 Disco II from 2002-2006, wasn't the motor I found unreliable, was the electronics... Loved the way it drove and the seating position...swore I would never own another but now feeling a strong dose of nostalgia for the ex-girlfriend and the ride!

[@bmwman1029]

My friends love my discovery. Most of them don’t even know it was only $3,000. It’s a luxury off-roader that I just love!

[@Rico.907]

mine was $6,000

[@sajayenmoodley2002]

My mom bought this legendary vehicle when I was a kid. Even took me to school on my very first day in 1st grade. Now I've finished university having used it, myself, to get me there everyday. I'm hoping it'll do the same for my kids one day in the future.

[@ssj02]

And how was it on reliability?

[@PillSharks]

My father bought one in 2001… we still have it as my wife’s daily vehicle!! Since then it’s collected both my new born sons from hospital, taken me and my wife to out wedding and honeymoon and lots more… we’ve had some epic road trips from well up inside the artic circle to the southern tip of Spain! We’ve just completed a 2500 miles of the alps.. what is nice is that my eldest son learnt to drive in it and passed his test and my youngest has just started! It’s a true family vehicle which has given us great memories.

[@michaelwalker7688]

My Disco 2 was the coolest car I have ever owned. My favorite feature was the handles on the headrests on the front seats. Also I loved the way the piping looked on the tan interiors. As for yours, someone added the wood trim on the doors an moor roof control. The only factory piece of wood was above the glove box and, if you have a 2004 HSE model, at the gear selector.

[@hermansteyn6053]

I have a 2002 V8 Discovery 2 ,bought second hand in 2003 with 40 000 kms on the clock.She has now done 300 000 kms .The engine has never let me down and has never had any repairs done to it save for regular oil changes.Does not use a drop of oil. I live in South Africa and have driven at least half of its life on gravel roads.She has been up mountains and through deserts in Namibia. Great car ,great comfort great reliability.

[@martinpoole5908]

Petrol mine is gas converted they good motors had it a day love it king of the road

[@melvinshelton8448]

Great presentation! Reminds me of my lovely old 1991 Range Rover, which I had for 10 years. It NEVER ONCE broke down, let alone maroon me. We drove it all over (even in Hawaii), to some very strange places. Bought it at 30K miles. Kept it to 130,000++. Then, for reasons passing understanding, I sold it. As Tolkien might have written, "Curse me and crush me!" I think it was the poor gas milage that finally got to me. I weakened, and then it was too late.You would be amazed to know what I would do not to have done that. I listened to everyone who said to me that it would quickly die, "like all LRs," and bankrupt me. I didn't find out about neat tricks like ditching the hydraulic suspension, along with other system simplifications, until much later. Your presentation resurrects old memories, and my health is on the edge. I wonder if it would work to try and resurrect an old RR or Disco to be "my last ride." I'm not being morbid; I turn 68 next month. It would be nice to revive and pamper an LR/RR to drive, then pass it on. T'wouldn't be cheap, though, would it? Subbed. Glad I stumbled onto your channel. Will follow. BTW, you guys know you are not altogether normal, don't you? Thanks - I'll show myself out...

[@Armandinho8]

Get yourself an LR3 with the 5.0l v8 and enjoy the LR experience without the cost or worry :)

[@mag9410]

You sir are a poet! Somehow I felt like I was reading a novel with your comment lol excellent!

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

You should've bought a Diesel. Then you wouldn't have to care about mpg Sucks that American government screws the population and doesn't allow Diesel to grow stateside cause they want to protect their dumb economy decisions

[@thechod]

Buy one. Life's too short and if you enjoy driving it then who cares?

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

I enjoyed this comment! Hope all is well. 👊

[@nickyilliopolis8125]

Had some great adventures in my D2 and other assorted Land Rovers...will always have a soft spot for them. Glad to see you guys giving it an upfront treatment, the negatives are real - but can't damper the feeling of Land Rover ownership!

[@jonredd650]

It's the coolest car I've ever owned by far! I've always wanted one and finally pulled the trigger 5 years ago. Spent another a month sorting everything out. It is not just a car but more of hobby. I would never recommend the Disco to someone who doesn't enjoy working on cars.

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

Haha 100% my dream car since my freshman year in HS was a dsicovery 2 and I got an 03 over here in Cali for 1600$ and all I had to do was change the fluids put a new radiator in and change the trans filter 😁 love my disco 2 but def would agree, not for the mechanically inadept

[@elekkanya8341]

Jon Redd ... Exactly..! It needs a special guy to owned..! This Disco, is NOT FOR ANYBODY..!!!!!! I'm the crazy one who own one, and will NEVER be for sale ever. Will stays with me ! Hate / Love relationship.! Hate to spend on , Love to drive...!

[@marricazizi2428]

I also love my 2000 D2 I bought one from a Police auction for $800 that had the slippy sleeve and bought a wrecked 2001 D2 for $1000 that only had 100K and swapped in the good engine.

[@johnsonkiwia6577]

Ur damn right. I have it. All the way from dar es Salaam to kilimanjaro is amaizing

[@georgemasaka6488]

@@johnsonkiwia6577 bro niaje? Hv disco td5 iko poa au maana comments humu zanitisha.

[@vorhees666]

Had a 95 Disco and currently a 95 Range Rover Classic, love these older Land Rovers. Glad you seem excited about your Disco 2. Once you drive them everything else seems regular.

[@markbrock4170]

So true.

[@billstorey1953]

The parts can be spendie however the rovers have so much to offer most do not know

[@ARXDMOS]

I owned the first disco in Lebanon in 1994. seen insane amount of offroand and still going hard today. Been hunting with it in Syria too :)))))

[@nickcalnephone]

Sounds pretty hardcore. What did you hunt in Syria?

[@joaocampos8802]

@@nickcalnephone people I think

[@LeLilley1]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my old Discovery I !!!!!! I had to replace every window actuator (luckily I had the extended warrantee!!) but after that my Disco was very reliable!! Only thing I didn't like was it wanted to drink only premium fuel! I wish I still had it! Far and away my favorite car all time!!!!

[@darrenlyddieth5770]

that door under the right seat was for access to the cartidge in the optional 6 CD stacker.

[@MrVegiroth]

Yup, that's where mine is. It's weird, but whatever. Underneath the driver seat is where the stereo amp is and the transmission cpu.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks, that's great to know.

[@MrVegiroth]

@@TFLcar in other words, if the truck floods the first thing to die is the CPU for you transmission. I wouldn't have picked that spot, but another unique thing I guess.

[@shiftygrandpa]

That's where my CD stacker is too. The door is for accessing the CD cartridge.

[@moneymike422vids]

@@MrVegiroth how would the CPU for transmission die ? It would just kill CD player right?

[@michaelwolf564]

I have had a Disco 1 and am on my 3rd Disco 2 that has been chipped and performs 20 % better than the 2 Disco 2 I had previously. All were purchased with 225,000 plus kms. My first disco 2 was written off in a rollover with a 25ft caravan on behind (that is a story). The strength of the Disco saved my wife and my life. All have been reliable (apart from the 3 Amigos). Just got rid off them on my current rig. Complex but nor hard to work on I managed to do a full engine loom and injector loom change myself (with the help of You Tube and a full handbook. Your summary is spot on. Fantastic to drive on or particularly off road. Wife wants to get something smaller but "bad luck wifey ain't gonna happen anyway soon". Love my Disco!

[@SoloVagant]

Love my Disco 2. It's a real shame you Yanks didn't get the Td5 diesel engine...........

[@yamahschector]

Solo Vagant a darn shame. Damn America and the emission laws. I want the diesel Subaru engine in my wife's crosstrek it gets better mpg. I want the tdi version of this rig.

[@greebo7857]

With a chip and a better intercooler a 2.5 TD5 runs rings around the v8s, while using far less fuel.

[@davidlewis6464]

I’ve got a 2004 TD5 here in Oz. 200,000+ miles on the clock. Owned it 12 years.

[@hondot8740]

I agree! Maybe when we get rid of these shit bag liberals and communist we can do better. TD5 IS A GREAT VEHICLE

[@zr71offroad20]

Its a shame you Brits never got the Suburban or Tahoe, those are real SUVs.

[@blackvulcan100]

Here in the UK I had a D2 ( 2002 2.5 diesel ) took us all over Europe towing a caravan ( trailer ) and never let us down.I did however maintain the vehicle well it wanted for nothing.I was so confident with the vehicle I sold it to my daughter who only had one problem a heater hose rubbed through.I then bought a new D4. It has broken down twice and it is now on 15,000 miles, so the D2 a great vehicle.My daughter sold the D2 to a guy who works in the paint shop next to my independent LR garage so I still see it.

[@johnjames7712]

I think this is the best review I’ve seen out of Tommy. Very professional and well done. Camera work is very good too.

[@Roaming50]

Discovery 5 is an abomination. To me, this is the classic Disco. Timeless design and I still think it looks really good. Shame about the reliability though....

[@Bailey_54R]

Ls swaaaap

[@GutoFontana]

total abomination

[@Iamdragonman]

Got to agree!! Disco 5 is basically a Range Rover. Took a while to get used to the 3/4 but the 5 does nothing for me!!

[@chijen2010]

Damian Morgan and the msrp is up to $80k which is a joke. I can buy a full size new Range Rover for $95k.

[@sagew7377]

Bailey O. Absolutely not.

[@luima408]

Land Rovers are addictive. People are always talking about unreliability but so far after owning a Classic, a D2td5 ,two p38 ,one L322 and now an L320 tdv8 I have never encountered any issue with them that make me change brand. You want to get hooked up with LRs? Just get in the mud and wait and see. Best 4x4 ever!

[@bmxdenver1]

Luis Tejeda I’ve never had problems with my LR, I have a DII with 187,000 miles original 4.0 nothing done except maintenance the people who say they are unreliable are either too lazy to work on them or too posh to understand how vehicle maintenance works

[@marcusmoore1542]

Auto Denver Yeah haters usually always talk shit about a vehicle they’ve never owned or driven before unless it’s proof lol

[@bigskyguy1611]

I had a 2004 Disco. Lifted, OME springs, safari rack, snorkel... the whole bit. It was an absolutely amazing vehicle but you would never want to own one outside of factory warrantee! One point you missed, and it's one of the best features. You can compound low range it in AWD (no diff lock) so you can use the low range transfer case on the street. I used it a lot when towing my 8,000 pound 28-foot boat to the marina. The rand rover disco II also had an incredible tow rating. 7,500 pounds and that engine made plenty enough power. It would pull that boat over Snoqualmie pass at freeway speed. The traction control is incredibly responsive and I loved the feedback to the driver when the system was working. I've never driven a better vehicle in the snow qualified by being a previous owner of H1 Hummer, 2012 Power Wagon, 2016 Power Wagon and 2018 Subaru. The 2004 Disco II kicks the $hit out of all of them in the snow and ice.

[@thegasman.gasman.7643]

Could you please explain. Compound it it low Rando of the street ? Cheers.

[@thegasman.gasman.7643]

Explain or elaborate I mean.

[@nicochemvulc2363]

I have exactly the same LR V8 2004. Drives like a dream and excellent off road

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Petrol is not a good idea for a off-road vehicle imo. Diesel was made exactly for this purpose, it's more economic, stronger and can tow more weight, has more torque. All the upsides that a 4x4 vehicle or a heavy vehicle needs. In fact Diesel was made for farmers in mind, to be cheap to run (on veggie oil). I believe in Rudolf Diesel's dream, high underappreciated visionary

[@kenhannaford6781]

The window controls are situated in the middle of the Disco as the thing can be converted right and left hand drive. Look at the shifter numbers - on both sides of the shifter. The passenger air bag can be removed to accommodate the steering and instrument panel. Love my 98 Disco!!! Still turning heads! ... and I bought it for $1700 Canadian dollars (probably $500 US) over 8 years ago :D

[@ESlashP]

The reason for central switches has nothing to do with converting from right to left.

[@Queensizemusic]

I’m genuinely stoked for you. You guys really lucked out and got a very nice Rover. Nice video, Tommy! Woot! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@nucl3arfamily906]

Well I did it! I’m officially a member of the nuthouse...I went and bought an 04 Disco II SE. Been wanting one for years but Y’alls videos pushed my over the edge. Already bringing smiles to my face...so far, knock wood. Wish me luck!!

[@NikkoCharger]

How is it?

[@thevalonqar2238]

The mouse sized cubbie is for sunglasses, and you originally had 2 wheel chocks and a tire iron that stored in a black bag in the rear door cubbie. The cubbie under the Passenger seat held a 6 CD changer that has been rendered useless. Your interior is in absolutely wonderful condition, and you guys have kitted it really well.

[@MrPixieMonkey]

There is no interlock (can move freely between without pushing the button) between 3rd and Drive (works both ways) so when you go to put in to drive, 95% you hit Drive or 3rd so just push forwards to guarantee you're in Drive.. You therefore hit Drive without having to look. The reason for no interlock between 3rd and Drive is for towing up hills (check out the owners manual).

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

Awesome job! The only thing I would add is the third row jump seats and the rear step. You have definitely caught the Land Rover bug. Welcome to the club.

[@NuvolariF1]

One of the coolest thing on the 7 seaters is the rear step. Awesome.

[@imedtrabelsi6985]

This is my second discovery, had an 03 and now an 04. We recently drove our discovery Croats country NYC to LAX via the national parks ( Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada & California ) the car was a dream, very comfortable and reliable. Had a oil change in Vegas, and to replace the aging fuel pump in Oklahoma City, beside that miner ( 7500 miles later ) not a single drop of oil on the ground. This car is classic.

[@MegaAli213]

Only Discos for me, I own a 2003 Disco Se7 and have gone everywhere in it. Sure it requires routine maintenance but if you stay on top of it, it will deliver every time 🤔🙄😜

[@DAJANEM99]

I love my 2004 disco. My wife hates it, mostly b.c I have some work to do on suspension and o2 sensors. 2 weeks and we'll both love it again, if not I'm sure I will. This truck is my forever truck. I've bought and sold so many awesome vehicles over the years, I've almost always regretted every sale. I'm not selling this one! Great video. Thank you.

[@tylerwilliams7755]

Wonderful demonstration and thank you for covering everything about this wonderful car. I am in the process of purchasing a car and I was contemplating getting a 2004 Land Rover Discovery SE. After watching this video I am definitely purchasing it!!!

[@kathleenrogers10]

Your video is thorough and gives me hope. My '04, one owner, 240k miles, has been marooned in our one car garage here in Maine, awaiting its fate. While the '13 Jeep Wrangler that has never given a lick of trouble is outside in the cold. Unfortunately, mine has rust on the chassis from the crud they put out on the roads here in winter. I can resource a partial chassis from those great guys in VT, but with labor, many $thousands. It still looks as beautiful as it did the day I drove it off the lot in '04. The guys down in Scarborough thought I was crackers when I installed a fully rebuilt engine 100k miles ago, and pressured me into getting a new LR4, that looks more like a Subaru. Wish me luck. Nice to know I'm not the only fool for love of Landy's.

[@Chielo019]

I also loved my 2004 Disco II but it was very unreliable in the summer. In the 2 short years I had it, I got a new transfer case, changed the water pump 3 times, and replaced most of hoses and the battery. Smh but it was a dream on the CO Jeep trails- drove like luxury in the mud.

[@culldera1]

I had an ‘02 Disco. Absolutely loved every inch of it. After 2-3 yrs of ownership I never faced any mechanical issues. I must have been one of the lucky ones lol. Some day I’d like to get an ‘04 model and fix it up, maybe take it on the occasional off road trip or something. These are special, the leather, the 4WD, just a very unique driving experience compared to anything else out there. Love that you guys are doing videos of this rig.

[@theflyingbutcher1798]

Those cup holders really are an add on for the US market, we didn't have them here in the UK, the cup holders folded out from under the radio and AC unit control, they may not be the most reliable trucks ever made ( trust me iv had 4 disco's and 2 freelander's ) but they really are unbeatable off road!

[@greggdriscoll5075]

Until a jeep comes knocking at your door!

[@milesoroads]

Cup holders I believe are 03 04. I have a 2001 parts truck and it has them on the dash pull out.

[@leighmackay9192]

I think you need to go a little further offroad than the patch of grass outside your house mate (try going down a dirt track on a farm after a few days of heavy rain and you'll see how far the traction control system will get you)

[@davidhuett3579]

@@leighmackay9192 LR traction control system has been in use since the 90's and has only recently started appearing on new vehicles as though its something new. If you can't get through with TC you wont get through with anything.

[@dougahern2781]

I thought this was one of the coolest vehicles on the road and bought a Disco II some years ago. It was both under powered and thirsty and was by far the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. Everything that went wrong with it was always ridiculously expensive to repair. Happy the day I got it but so much happier the day I got rid of it.

[@tonyb4259]

By far the best review I've seen of the Disco 2. I'm looking to change our MPV & I've long looked at the Disco 2 as it's replacement, I love its' looks'. My local mechanic warns me about mechanical & body problems but I'm sure "The One" is out there waiting for me. Thanks.

[@veeeight1976]

"It's an experience every time you get into one". That's how I feel about mine.

[@DeonvdMerwes]

Every trip feel like a holiday trip

[@carpentero7573]

Same here!!

[@avengerfpv6774]

For all their faults and quirks I wouldn't own anything else. Nothing else drives, looks or compares to a land rover

[@michaelwhalen7991]

Wow you really drank the LR koolaid

[@harrythedoctorandme]

Apparently 80% of all land rovers ever made are still on the road. The other 20% made it home!

[@johnmarklujan]

Our 2003 had the same as 2004 with the center diff lock. We had a SE7 HD Safari pack. Loved that truck. We now own a Disco III HSE HD. The HD comes with a full size spare tire and the center diff option and a tow PAC

[@aljemiya]

Doesn't it also come with a rear electronically operated rear locker too?

[@milesoroads]

There must been few variants. All 03 I have seen don't have it or even the stub on the Tcase to turn on. I got an older Tcase so I can at least crawl under to engage it. Yours may been a later when they was going to 04 style. Lucky those little shifters are expensive.

[@markbrock4170]

You did a superb job describing all of the idiosyncrasies of the Disco II. I use to drive them as loaners and loved their sound systems. On the road, they are not bad. I never took them off- road as I did my Rangie.

[@santossuarez]

I have a fully rigged out 2003 and it's my hurricane mode transporter. I love my truck and my kids love it even more when I put kayaks and things on top heading to the Florida keys. Very fun and reliable truck. I wouldn't sell ever. If you're lucky to own one with all things taken care of, your good to go anywhere. I see you also replaced the original wheels! I did the same with larger sizes. My family looooove this truck. When they see me grabbing the keys, the know the shit is about to hit the fan!!!

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

I've got an 03 also!! Love mine, just done your average if not more maintenance on it filters etc oil change every 7k and it's been awesome! Have you had to get a new engine yet? Or have yours remachined?

[@MegaAli213]

I feel the same, can't give up my Disco II Se7, never. My children love it, especially camping time and climbing the ladder. It's the perfect family truck. It's not perfect, but if you stay on top of the routine maintenance it will always pull through. I fully understand some of the complaint's but I believe it's all about good scheduled routine maintenance and fully building up the truck for what it's really designed for, off-road ability and not a cute show car, get a BMW for that 😂

[@martyndyson9501]

Not only that but a Land Rover does something the other brands don't and that's teach you about maintenance and basic engineering, it's handy to know these things, with modern cars nowadays people don't know what to do! They don't even know how to change a wheel check and change all the liquids and fuses clean filters or just do some basic trouble shooting by listening to the engine/gearbox/exhaust! Just knowing these things can save you a lot of money! I don't own a Land Rover but I've learnt all the above mentioned because I'm a delivery driver and we have to know the basics and the knowledge I've learnt helps me with my car now if you don't drive for a living you don't tend to know all these little things but if you own something like a Disco that needs the attention you get to learn all these basic things every car has in some shape or form! It's better having the knowledge than not!

[@southernrelics]

"and some oil, because you need because it's a Land Rover." I love that phrase. I just bought a 2000 Discovery 2 today! I love it! My family loves it! I look forward to learning more about this British built SUV!

[@dylanwalker2111]

Hi, how's the car? I've got my eyes on a pretty red 99!

[@southernrelics]

Dylan walker it’s pretty good. It does leak oil though. If you can handle that then you’ll have no problem with having one

[@MarkVinewood]

Really nice review, Tommy is really good at it and getting better and better!

[@littlegoatgt]

but is it really the most unique SUV?

[@kleinbiker1]

He’s actually pretty terrible.

[@NuvolariF1]

@@littlegoatgt yes, you just have to own one or drive one.

[@JohnProthero]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="175">2:55</a> - there is a reason for thin doors. I had a '98 which I took off road, and when you're without a spotter, having the ability to be close to the door (note how the arm rests are not deep either), you can lean out that low slung window and see the placement of your front and rear driver side wheels. It's designed that way for a purpose.

[@mapledoodle5516]

Had an ‘03- it was unique and I enjoyed my time with it but it broke down badly within four years of ownership. Learned an important lesson from it- to buy Japanese and Japanese only moving forward.

[@anthonyfajardo8273]

Had a discovery 2 in 2001. Best driving position I've ever had!

[@kazimierzwrona727]

Be careful with this hand break. Just like you said it tops ONLY the drive shaft, not the wheels. On slippery roads, left wheel can rotate forward and right wheel can rotate backward causing the truck to roll dawn, of course only in neutral. I have Disco I with no traction control so I also suggest to lock the central diff if you are on any slippery road. When you go side ways open diff means that when the slide starts all the power will go to the wheel/s which lost traction making the situation even worse. Best wishes from Poland.

[@jimmyzamp6298]

Very nice review and knowledge as always,My dad drove range rovers for years and the service costs were always ridiculous.They were also worthless after 10 years.I drove his 1990 in a bad snowstorm upstate NY once and it was unstoppable.Than so was my 1990 jeep.

[@3204clivesinclair]

It’s EXTREMELY unique - it’s still running and roadworthy!

[@aecarter1341]

I prefer the P38a Range Rover, from which the majority of these unique features present in the Disco2 originated. I love Land Rover, even though they are problematic. Cheers

[@greebo7857]

D1 and D2 had no panels the same. There is nothing interchangeable mechanically either . Even the wheels don't swap. You can "swap" some of the glass as the window frames in the doors are similar, as iss the windscreen aperture, but the glass itself is different. The bonnet looks the same, but the lock panel is different. Even the chassis ( frame, I think you guys call it ) is completely different. I know. I have one of each, both diesels.

[@brianevans673]

Awesome and detailed review! I truly appreciated your matter of fact approach to reviewing this truck. It never felt like you were hyping it or disparaging it. Thanks!

[@ChuddleBuggy]

I say this review is spot on. Lots of thoughtful design features that make for utility and functionality like: contoured steering wheel that give a natural grip for the hands and fingers, massive dual sunvisors, roof gutters that keep rain from dripping into the car when opening the door or when having the windows partially opened. I particularly LOVE the worm & roller steering box that still affords the driver some road feel while completely isolating the drivers hands from the sudden torque shocks when hitting obstacles. I owned another suv with rack and pinion steering and almost broke my thumb when I accidentally hit a tall curb, which the Discovery 2 would have just climbed over without blinking. The Discovery2 amazingly also rides and handles quite nice IMO for its dual live axles, though it did bottom out in the front a few times. The only griep I had for that car was the engine w/c you had to have replaced with a beefed up version from British Atlantic for 5grand.

[@mattmcdonough707]

One of my favorite rover features is the windshield! I love the defrost

[@sailing_raptor]

Tan leather is an unusually American obsession. Very, very few people in the UK or Europe would choose it because it's too easy to to get dirty and is considered dated. Most European cars have black leather or a patterned cloth interior. This explains why the steering wheel is black. Also, during the late fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties, notwithstanding the Range Rover and its variants, all Series Land Rovers had selectable 2WD/4WD, none had locking diffs (although the centre diff locked when 4WD was selected) and as a general rule, only military models had limited slip diffs. Locking differentials is also something specifically American and until the Nineties, was generally not considered necessary (in the UK), due to the strict laws prohibiting off-roading, due to the fact that the Country is so small and the ownership of large tracks of land dates back to families who have existed since Saxon and Norman times, so generally, all land is owned by somebody, even if it is the Crown and so most off roading is trespassing, except by invitation or if you are a farmer (there are exceptions to this). Switching between miles and kilometres would be a throw back to UK models where driving in Europe is difficult because nobody understands km, so would change this when driving on the Continent. The system where the key is pushed twice to double lock or dead lock the car was introduced for the UK initially to counter the horrendous explosion in the number of vehicle thefts at that time. Many vehicles today still have to employ this system, especially commercial vehicles.

[@bluecent]

That tacky tan is a hit with Americans. They also love shiny fake plastic wood too.

[@pauldavison7105]

Light colour interiors give an air of luxury and dark interiors sporty. I hate the limited availability of light interiors in the UK. Makes vehicles cabins a dark miserable place with all black. You make it sound like Europeans cant keep a car clean.

[@sailing_raptor]

paul davison with regard to not being able to keep the interior clean, I didn’t mean that at all but it is just a fact that over time, light coloured leather interiors pick up dirt and stains, that are impossible to get rid of without having the leather re-treated. If you’re the kind of person who only keeps your car for three years, as most of the UK public seems obsessed with, then that’s fine but some of us buy new and keep until the car’s effectively dead, so this is an issue. Oh, and cream is soooo dated that relegates cars into the grand-dad owner category. I own one of the only Toyota Tundra’s in the UK and even that came with a grey interior!

[@pauldavison7105]

@@sailing_raptor I always prefer light interiors as dark are just dull and sombre and look cheap. I'd rather be a grandad than that. Kids,dogs and long term ownership and all last just as long as a black interior just down to looking after them. The only refreshment I've ever had is for damage and that doesn't relate to colour. Buying black because it copes with stains better is alien to me because I clean and treat my trim correctly so that kind of problem isnt as issue. The rest of the planet using light interiors seem to cope OK also.

[@stevel9914]

Lightstone and alpaca beige are easily the most popular colours in P38 Range Rover and Discovery2 ... both beige ... alpaca is the interior colour of this discovery. Very popular across the world. Granite grey and ash black are less popular.

[@Van-Hammer]

Honestly, after watching this, I feel much admiration for this vehicle. It actually seems more fascinating than the latest Discovery in spite of its age.

[@jacksisco997]

Nice looking rig you've got there! I've got a '91 range rover and an '03 disco. Love em both!!

[@tacoman1020]

Coming from someone who drives an 04 Discovery 2, tommy is truly an expert on this model. Super in depth review!

[@shiftygrandpa]

Agreed. He only missed three points and I cannot criticize him for missing them. The 3 points are heated windshield, ACE and SLS systems, and the cubby under the front passenger seat is not storage but for the CD player.

[@crzy4x4]

Great review Tommy! I actually wanted to buy this generation of Discovery when they were new. I would still want one in good shape, but the number of "good" ones are declining fast.

[@two45triox]

My 2003 is still going strong every day. I have driven on solid iced over roads without ever spinning a wheel.

[@derek6947]

The heated seat temperature matched the temperature of the climate control. The warmer the climate control, the hotter the heated seat.

[@97I30T]

Derek Really? That’s pretty cool.

[@leonardpadin869]

Now that's a pretty interesting feature!

[@loveforthegame3]

Picking up a 2003 disco 2 with a blown motor White SE with tan leather For 700$ The Body is in near perfect shape and it has no rot. Just gotta find a motor the ole girl. i have owned multiple jeeps. I just fell in love with the 2000 - 2005 discovery for some reason. Something about it.

[@trentopinto5]

I read about LS swap kits being made for the Disco 2s... just something to think about. I would totally LS swap a Disco 2.

[@atodaso1668]

@@trentopinto5 www.alternativeconversion.com/product-page/land-rover-discovery-2-ls-conversion-kit

[@thelongdaysofwheeling124]

Likeling your videos man. You're getting better as time goes on and it's shows you're time and devotion to your craft.

[@robgw]

Some Disco 2 Facts. Based on Land Over history books. The gear shifter surround is actually from the BMW parts bin, 90's 5 series. So is the rear view mirror with digital Compass. Not many BMW parts made the Disco 2 interior but these did. The 'Thor V8" has a Bosch Motortronic Inlet Manifold, a BMW collaboration design. Roof interior lights all from the Rover SD1, 800 and 600 Series Rover cars, Defender and Disco 1. The Disco 2 rear tail gate door is the only panel brought over from the Discovery 1 all other new panels were new. The rear of the Disco 1 was based on the Austin Maestro Van, as they used the rear taillights from the van for the Disco 1. The first Freelander Test Mule was a Maestro Van. Austin Rover loved to stretch out their parts bin for almost 30 years! Front AirCon drains drip onto the front tail shaft, many owners extend the drain pipes to avoid the shaft but then they a re prone to getting blocked up. The rear AirCon drain is in the rear wheel arch. Non US cars have cupholders which pop out from under the Climate Control unit. Land Rover wanted to make the D2 about 2-3 longer for rear access, but re-engineering the old Range Rover chassis was too expensive hence the narrow entry remained. The ZF 4 speed Auto of the era was very reliable if you changed the Fluid and Filter every 40,000. Land Rover never recommended this (sealed for life) so many cars out of warranty had doubled this mileage with out a fluid change and some units did fail. Volvo on the other hand scheduled their ZF for flood changes correctly and these units went of for hundreds of thousands of KM/Miles.

[@milesoroads]

So are the RR on the same chassis?

[@k2svpete]

@@milesoroads Disco 1 and Rangie classic are essentially the same chassis. Differences for suspension an engine mounts. Disco 2 chassis is very similar but rear body mounts different and rear suspension mounts. Watts linkage on the back instead of A frame.

[@robgw]

Miles O'Roads yes and they have one more crossmember added to the rear.

[@anth7354]

Fantastic review old chap,keep up the good work,thanks from the UK

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Great video. I bought a 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2 a couple years ago, and I love it to death. But these things are mechanical messes, unfortunately. So I'm always working on it, or getting something done to fix it. By the way, the cubby hole under the passenger seat is for the optional 6 disc CD player, which mine came with.

[@kikoayari1962]

Big huge tires amazed me when I first bought it.The grip on highway is the secret.Very strong luxury car still to a nowadays

[@kdeguzmanrn]

I have a 2001 LR Discovery 2. Had it since new. It still runs like new and never had a problem.

[@10laws2liveby]

Just got one, so I thank you for this.

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

i stick to my old 60series lancruiser with over 500,000 km on same engine....also my 75 series turbo diesle with 600,000 still running strong

[@InputCity]

Years ago I sold my 105 seriesToyota Landcruiser with every mod possible for a TD5 Disco2a and have never EVER regretted it. I'm not aftaid to try new or even old things...e.g. I've owned Subaru Outbacks-great in snow tracks and better imho than LC or LR. I've also owned Toyota Landcruisers and Landrovers so I know that each vehicle is MASSIVELY underappreciated by fanboys/fangirls of each competing brand...imho driving an Old landy is the most rewarding off road experience one can have.

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

@@InputCity sorry bloke i dont agree with you in any other make but toyota landcruiser ...only works for me ........and the blue oval ford s my faviorite them to names have served me well for last 38 years of driving.........running awrecking yard my self in austraila discos have abad reputaion in aust and worth a dime adozern

[@dfcvda]

Disco with working sunroofs? Awesome. Most of mine have been glued shut.

[@samson2143]

dfcvda ha!!!! I replaced the motors when I painted my headliner with bedliner, easier to fix when you pull the roof trim out🤪

[@NuvolariF1]

The sunroof is great, it's just that the nipple that the hose is attached to was weak structurally that will develop a crack.

[@786philb]

Enjoyed this much. I really like those myself and where made for purpose unlike today's that are made for looks and comfort. Yet not without ability. Just to dam delicate to take off roading and too expensive.

[@dtamburri]

Just had my disco engine sealed and she purrrrs..... What a beautiful machine!

[@Sam-xt5gb]

how much was that?

[@dtamburri]

@@Sam-xt5gb$5541. Here is the list of work...Remove engine and remove cyliner heads. Sent out to be resurfaced and for valve job. Remove front timing cover and replace water pump and gasket. Remove lower oil pan and rear bearing cap and replace cross seals and rear main seal. Clean pick up and replace pan gasket. Replace power steering pump and hose from pump to reservoir. Replace cylinder head gaskets and head bolts and all other intake gaskets. Replace all spark plugs and ignition coil and wires. Reinstall and refill all fluids. ......... I'm committed to this Disco. It's just so friggin cool. Value is going up as it should. This beast will go anywhere. BTW... work done at Bacchus British in Dublin CA. The whole engine is clean as a whistle.

[@Sam-xt5gb]

@@dtamburri wow thank you for such a thorough response. I'm thinking of buying one this week and mentally preparing for the work I'll expect to do

[@dtamburri]

You are very welcome! I did the engine work in anticipation of doing a cross country trip towing a trailer. I'll add a few anecdotes. This is the 3rd LR I've bought. Originally I bought an 04 Disco 2 for my son. I wanted him surrounded by metal not plastic at age 16. Three years later he hit a small tree and flipped the car onto its side. The front end was a V to the dashboard, glass everywhere. He and his girlfriend didn't have a scratch and weren't even sore from the accident. The car was totalled.... My insurance company paid me 3K less than I paid. He bought an LR3 with about 75K miles and drove that well past 150K. I bought myself a Disco 03 HSE with the 4.6 with 103K miles. It's at about 135K now. In the 5 years I've owned it I did little more than maintenance, brakes, rotors et. They went down drastically in price...you could pick one up for 3K. In the last year they've started to go up and are now in demand. Before I did the work on mine I was going to sell it and get an LR3 (only get the 8cyl). I listed it for 7K with full disclosure of the leaks and had calls from all over the country. My brother convinced me to just do the work. I'm thrilled with my Disco now and excited to fully restore it. Here are key things to know in your journey. They will all have high miles and will be leaking. Leaks are OK as long as it hasn't overheated. Cracked blocks are not good. That's a 10K engine replacement. Carry a code reader ($15 at Walmart OBD2) with you always when looking to buy and after:) On your purchase check av engine temp. Should be in low 200's. I prefer the 4.6 Bosch engine and the HSE model. Make sure you can find a knowledgeable LR mechanic for work you don't do yourself. If the mechanic doesn't know the car and it's idiosyncracy then you'll pay other mechanics to guess. That's why the car has such a bad rap. Get a pre purchase inspection and watch it, ask questions, before you buy from a LR specialist. the $130 is well worth it and you'll learn about your new car so think of it as a lesson. After you find your Disco do these things religiously.... High Octane gas only!!! Don't save a couple bucks a tank at the expense of your engine. Change your oil every 3K miles. Use only CONVENTIONAL high mileage oil. Get the best oil you can. I prefer TOTAL. Do NOT us synthetic oil. Check every engine code your car throws immediately until you get it sealed and research the codes. Use OEM parts unless you can't find them. This car is just an amazing beast with panache. Enjoy it:)

[@Sam-xt5gb]

@@dtamburri wow thank you! The previous owner kept incredibly detailed records of work done to their disco over the years and I think I'm getting a good one. Thank you again!

[@markshoenus2591]

This was a fun video to watch because the host gives so much technical information. That said, back in the day when this SUV was new most never left the pavement. All of my friends who had one used them to hall the kids to school, commute to work or drive to the mall. It was just a trendy vehicle to drive around the city. So, now its fun to see that the younger generation has an appreciation for them as off road vehicles.

[@WhiteCavendish]

I was recently shocked to find out that the LR Discovery 1 was actually also re-badged as the Honda Crossroad - the only "Honda" to ever have a V8. Sadly, it came with the crappy build quality and horrible unreliability that is the hallmark of Land Rovers. A Discovery with Honda reliability and build quality would have been a holy grail vehicle.

[@niquemarshall]

a discovery with honda reliability? you mean a 4runner?

[@WhiteCavendish]

@@niquemarshall 4runners are pretty sweet, but not quite the same cool factor as the discovery. Also no solid front axle.

[@niquemarshall]

@@WhiteCavendish to be honest that makes it drive better

[@WhiteCavendish]

@@niquemarshall on road, yes, I agree. Offroad, the solid axle has the advantage.

[@alexqualls4981]

As a driver of the same land rover I have never had a issue with shifting from P to D I have never shifted to 3rd by mistake. (And I am only 16 so I haven't driven that much compared to someone else)

[@nickwilczynski3684]

As a daily driver of a Disco II, I thank you for posting this vid :) PS that 'super sneaky cubby' under the passenger seat was where the CD cartridge changer originally would have gone

[@michaelross3633]

Great video Tommy. Very cool that you took the time to dig that deep into the product. Have you ever considered doing a video to put the current reliability of Land Rover products in perspective? Are Land Rover products getting more reliable over time? I read lots of complaints about reliability but, don’t see the side of the road littered with broken down Land Rovers. I get that they may not be as “reliable” as a Toyota but, what does that really mean to the average person. Does every Land Rover have problems or is it just a small percentage of vehicles. I try to ask every Land Rover owner I see if they have any problems and I have yet to have one say yes.

[@april75]

Three amigos can be an issue. It just popped up on mine. Overall with diagnostics and repairs it cost around $600. They replaced the shuttle valve switch pack. I really love this vehicle! I’m a very dedicated Jeep girl, but the Rover is my other fun rig. It’s an AMAZING 4 wheel drive.

[@johncooper2725]

they are reliable if it breaks its easy to fix better than my shogun

[@captarmour]

I know this is an old video but if i may i would like to comment on the "gate release" or " gearshift lock". If its used as a gate release u wont have the problem of going straight to 3rd as u mentioned. for example when shifting from 3rd to park u pressed the gate release from 3rd to park. the shifter should be "palmed" forward to the gate at reverse then the gate released by pressing the "gate release" to access reverse. its a safety feature to prevent inadvertent selection of reverse while still moving forward. the reason there is no "gate" for 3rd is because inadvertent selection of 3rd will not cause transmission damage, whereas inadvertent selection of 2nd at too high a speed may. sadly 90+% of drivers press the "gate release" every time they move the gear shift!

[@richardnottelmann58]

This video was well assembled and very informative

[@therussmccurdy2602]

I've got a 2007 Nissan Xterra with the 6spd manual and it's almost just like this Disco in so many ways! It's the poor man's Disco

[@saranstrokecyclist4776]

Great video thank you. I have a 1999 myself and I do love it.

[@getofftheinternet28]

"I read all the comments, even the mean ones"-Tommy . Listen Thomas, don't ever let the haters get you down. You are doing what you love and you're good at it which is more than most people can say about themselves. Keep on going

[@redsx58]

Great review Tommy! This reminds me of a Doug DeMuro interesting quirks and features review - which is a good thing.

[@TFLcar]

Thanks and just an FYI: We were producing interesting quirks reviews long before Doug was on yourtube. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2Ue5aHgr14kLc ;-)

[@takayama1638]

Don't compare Tommy to that boy. Don't like him.

[@tsakitx8190]

Wow those discos are WAY cooler than I thought ...although I get why people truly love land rovers. Anyway very nice and interesting review!!! 👌

[@hoimarvonditfuth-siefken6933]

The thin doorframe design dates back into 1970 when the Range Rover debuted. ;-)

[@stevel9914]

In essence those doors are 1984 phase 2 Range Rover classic 4 door .. doors

[@milesoroads]

The window frames suck. I guess they used to be easy to get and change out. The ones on our 03 are trashed,or 04 are fine. Kinda crazy

[@leighmackay9192]

landrover window frames have always been narrow

[@CFRoach]

Very well done video. I've owned my 2002 D2 For 7 years and learned Something I didn't know before: I rigged up a center differential lock actuator but wasn't sure if the 2004 Models that had CDL We're supposed to operate in Conjunction with the traction control Or turn off the traction control Which is what happens if you shut the car off and turn it on with the CDL engaged; Now I know! Thank you! Nobody else read this next part: (TFL Car: I didn't want to say this in front of everybody: it's Foot Pounds not Pound Feet of torque. I can see why you got it wrong since half the car commercial scriptwriters/narrators make the same mistake). Thanks again, great video!

[@entity65]

just picked up my first disco 2 here in Australia, cant wait to pop my first head gasket!

[@dartmoordave]

Keep the cooling system spotlessly clean internally and rad free of debris, never tow a trailer, have more than one passenger, load it with more than a packed lunch and you should be OK.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

How much do you earn at Toyota?