I just bought a 2019 LR discovery 5 HSE lux TD6 and after seeing many vids on YouTube I'm getting scared about owning it. Can somebody who owns a similar one tell me about reliability.

 

What vids?
One guy with a problem or hundreds?
Also, you have a warranty no?

 

If you already bought it, I'd say check the Youtube videos that show what it is capable of :-) . Here's a few:

 

Haters will hate........ Key to Rovers is maintenance IMO. All my Rovers have been rock solid. My D5 TD6 is a beast to be reckoned with.

Do your own maintenance. Oil change every 8K like clock work. With the correct oil. Ford Diesel, Ford oil.

Here is what I use. (RockAuto)
air MANN C35126 $20.79

CABIN AIR WIX 24511 $10.72

fuel MAHLE/CLEVITE KL1044 $36.79

OIL WIX WL7490 $13.55
MANN HU826X $5.02

WIPER LEFT TRICO 2417B $6.74
WIPER RIGHT TRICO 2017B $7.77
WIPER REAR TRICO 12I $4.01

VALEO 604486 Wiper Blade $ 6.36
VALEO 604483 Wiper Blade $ 6.37


RockAuto XO5W30QFA $6.37 quart 7 quarts $44.59
MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil


Also keep that battery Tip Top!

CURRENT/FACTORY BATTERY
Exide Start-Stop EK950 SPEC

L05
190mm high 7.48
353mm long 13.897
175mm wide 6.889
b13
95Ah

MY CHOICE REPLACEMENT:

Interstate MTX-49 H8
3 yr free replace

HIGH 7.5
LONG 13.937
WIDE 6.937
95Ah

 

I have a 2020 Discovery and it has been pretty reliable thus far. I did have an issue whereby the windshield had a very slow leak (started after about 25,000 miles) but that was a known issue and it was fixed under warranty. At the dealership that I go to in NJ, the service guys state that out of all of the Land Rover products, the Discovery is by far the most reliable. On my vehicle, there was a recall of the start up battery ground stud, but they took care of that recall when I got my windshield fixed. But other than the windshield issue, it has been very reliable.

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2020 Defender 110 First Edition Indus Silver (Current)
2020 Discovery HSE Luxury Si6 Fuji White (Current)
2015 RRS Autobiography Fuji White (Former)
2011 RRS Supercharged Fuji White (Former)
2008 LR2 Fuji White (Former)

 

I have warranty until 2023.

 

So I should do my own Maintenance? I was planning on doing maintenance at a dealer.

 

It's up to you. Some members due their own and others go to the dealer for their maintenance. I am not very mechanical, so I get all of mine done at the dealership. I purchased the pre-paid maintenance plan (plus wear and tear--which covers wipers, brake pads and brake rotors) because the maintenance costs at the dealership are very expensive. Also, if you exclusively get your maintenance performed at the dealer, you shouldn't ever get challenged if you have a warranty issue.
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2020 Defender 110 First Edition Indus Silver (Current)
2020 Discovery HSE Luxury Si6 Fuji White (Current)
2015 RRS Autobiography Fuji White (Former)
2011 RRS Supercharged Fuji White (Former)
2008 LR2 Fuji White (Former)

 

Its up to you.

I like doing it. plus I save a few bucks in the process.

I think you'll love the truck!

 

Love mine!

My first Land Rover and the only issue I had was a software over the air issue back in November... Dealership flashed the newest software and I have had no issues since. Take it off road... you will not regret it! I typically do my own maintenance, however I have opted for my dealership to do it because I just do not want to hassle with the oil. Upgrades I will take on as a challenge.