Hi, I am a student at Birmingham University studying Mechanical Engineering. As part of my Final Year Project based on Land Rover vehicles, could you please take some time to answer my questions below

1 What model is your Land Rover vehicle?

2 How satisfied are you with your vehicle on a scale from 0 to 10?
(0 = very unhappy, 5 = ok, 10 = very happy)

3 What do you like about your vehicle?

4 What do you dislike about your vehicle?

5 What problems have suffered with your vehicle?

6 Would you another Land Rover product?


Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions.

 

1- 1996 Discovery 1
2- 10
3- As long as you take care of it, it's going to take care of you. It really is the best 4x4xfar.
4- The only 2 issues I have is that it might not fit in the parking garage here at school after my lift and roof rack are put on, and upkeep is expensive for a full time student.
5- In 2 years I've only had a failed water pump/viscous coupling and 1 flat tire, after I found a 1/2"x6" bolt (yes bolt) in one tire.
6- I plan on it. I'm 19 years old, this is my first truck, and I plan on driving LRs for a long time to come.

good luck with your studies

 

1-I have a 1997 Discovery with 174,000 miles on it.
2-10
3-I like nothing about my truck and LOVE everything about it.
4-I dislike how little I have been driving it lately.
5-Problems have been wheel bearings, alternator and water pump. The rest has been expected replacement of wear out items.
6-Yes I will be buying another Land Rover. A Series I or II. Maybe a 2004 Discovery if I can get one with the TD5.

 

1) 03 discovery SE

2) 9

3) on and off road performance

4) aluminum engine block with steel sleeves in cylinders that can drop with overheating causing exhaust gasses to enter
cooling system, then engine block needs replacement.

5) oil pump failure in previous motor (03 timing cover/engine issue)

6) yes

 

1) 2000 disco II with 135k
2) 9.5
3)off road performance and the 'cool' factor (you gotta admit, its a pretty cool truck)
4)the plastic around the front bumper and the poopy approach/departure angles
5)maintence and repair cost (im dont even wanna talk about it - lack of good maintence is costing me a LOT now)
6) hell yes - in fact im gonna hafta buy another rover so i can get mine back from my wife...


pilsner
2000 disco II 135k
ft lewis WA

 

1. 03 Disco II

2. 9

3. Comfort, ability to go just about anywhere.

4. Fuel mileage

5. Normal maintenance

6. Yes but not during these economic times

 

1. 2000 D2 with 92000 miles
2. 10
3. Unique and highly capable off-road luxury vehicle with easy fixes to problems (oh yeah, I totally kick my wife's jeep's butt.)
4. Dealer support is not 100% for older trucks (not that I used it much, but I do like my local dealer)
5. Throttle position sensor and power steering box, weepy engine with no drips
6. Yes

 

1. 99 DiscoI (Bought her last year.)
2. 8.5
3. Fun to drive, unique styling, Ifit has a problem I can fix it.
4. After I bought it the wife claimed it as her vehicle, and I drive rarely get to drive it. And the low gas mileage.
5.all of my cooling hoses have been replaced, brake pads, ball joints, and now the sunroofs don't want to open.
6. Yes, especially If LR had a diesel in the US.

 

1 What model is your Land Rover vehicle?
1997 Discovery I SE7

2 How satisfied are you with your vehicle on a scale from 0 to 10?
(0 = very unhappy, 5 = ok, 10 = very happy)
9
3 What do you like about your vehicle?
Look, excellent off-road you can go anywhere, Security, Comfort, Torque.
4 What do you dislike about your vehicle?
Expensive parts, you need a mechanic with experience in Land Rover.
5 What problems have suffered with your vehicle?
(Gasket) Rebuild engine, Change starter, change transmision cooling lines.
6 Would you another Land Rover product?
o yes, i will love to, if you maintain regulary Land Rover last forever.

 

1- '99 DII with 77K miles

2- 9

3- very good combination of luxury and off-road capabilities

4- difficult to work on engine because of intake design

5- as preventive maintenance I replaced front drive shaft U-joints

6- yes definitely