More Bad Press

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-...vey-501125.html

US J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Survey for 2005 (published 8th July 2005) places the Land Rover marque last (Kia second last). This is the fourth year that it has been in the last or second to last place in the survey. This study was based on responses from more than 55,000 US based original owners of 2000 model year cars and light trucks at three years of ownership. [1] In 2004, it narrowly dethroned Kia, as the least reliable nameplate, but swapped places in 2005. (Kia last, Land Rover 2nd last).
Tied for last (with Hummer and Porsche) in the 2006 Consumer Reports (US) car reliability survey. It was only one of 6 makes that did not have a model whose reliability was "Good" or above (joined by Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Jaguar); its highest-rating car was the LR3, which got a rating of "Poor". In addition, 56 percent of people who owned a 2003 Range Rover reported problems, as did 61 percent of 2002 Freelander owners--both the highest among all cars for that model year.
Land Rover Discovery 6th-from-the-bottom of 100 models for reliability in an Auto Express (UK) 2002 survey.
Joint 16th-from-the-bottom in 144 car 2002 J.D. Power's What Car? (UK) magazine customer satisfaction survey.
Land Rover had joint highest average cost in warranty claims for cars up to 10 years old in 2002 UK Warranty Direct index – (based on full-maintenance leasing claims).
Land Rover Discovery was joint second-to-last in 2002 Which? (UK) magazine reliability survey of cars up to 2 years old – however, only 35 Land Rovers were in the sample.
Land Rover was 3rd least-reliable of 31 makes of car in 2002 Which? (UK) magazine reliability survey of 2000-2002 model-year cars.
Least-reliable of 32 makes built 1997-1999. Spate of engine power, gearbox and exploding clutch problems (which Land Rover reportedly has refused to repair under warranty).

http://www.whatcar.co.uk/

http://www.guardian.co.uk

Land Rover, the luxury nameplate that Ford recently sold to Tata, finished dead last with 344 problems on average for every 100 vehicles on the road.

http://www.wheels24.co.za

Four-wheel-drive specialists Land Rover and Jeep have finished bottom of a ‘Reliability League Table’ based on a new survey of 450,000 vehicles.
The UK/USA study, conducted by independent car-warranty specialist Warranty Direct, reveals nearly half the customers of the British and American 4WD brands made a claim on their policy during a given 12-month period.
For every 100 policies sold to owners of three- to nine-year-old vehicles, 46.4 per cent of Jeep customers made a warranty claim, with Land Rover faring little better with 44.2 per cent.

http://www.drive.com.au

http://www.topgear.com

http://www.landroverhell.com/article/2225/

http://www.autoweek.com

http://www.telegraph.co.uk

http://www.motorauthority.com

http://fifthgear.five.tv

Comments:

Probably the most unreliable vehicle we have ever

Probably the most unreliable vehicle we have ever owned. Had to sell the disco at 2 yrs old because it had spent so much time at dealers. Persistant transmision probs, turbo, power steering, ace suspension, oil leaks, injector, many minor electrical problems to name but a few. Lost faith in car and bought a new shogun , just could n't risk another disco. When vehicle was on road it did not dissapoint but it was letting us down at least once a month over the last six months. I would not have liked to have payed the bill for warranty work including the hire cars we had to have.

I didn't buy one.

A couple years ago I decided that I wanted a Land Rover Discovery. I started asking complete strangers in parking lots what they thought of their rigs. About a third would go on and on about how much they hated them, how much gas they sucked down, how often they were in the shop, and practically offered to hand over the keys and the title on the spot. Another third would say the same thing, but milder. The last third would say something like "ahh its ok... but I wouldn't buy another one." I didn't buy one.

I didn't buy one (2)

Although a UK site leaning maimly with the diesel engine....it`ll give feed back as to what is scary about the D3 as everything else should be the same as what you Yanks get...the usual electrickery and shite build quality...I have a series 1 Disco diesel with 285000kms with no problems...simple is efficient...I`m afraid of new models made by marketing men and accountants...

I didn't buy one (3)

As a auto shop owner for over 25 years I would have to agree with the rest. There basically junk. Pretty much sums up all I've ever heard about them.... yup. Couldn't give me one. Barry

crappiest car on the planet.

You can add my crap Freelander, which has just cost me over 7,000 euros to fix, to your "have it for free as noone wants to touch one" pile of used cars!! After new head gasket, new engine and still not right...what does Landrover Spain offer me as compensation - a discount of 45 euros to replace my water bottle!!! ha ha what a joke...and yes, I agree, crappiest car on the planet. They know it, won't do anything about it... Dont touch them.

crappiest car on the planet 2

You can add my crap Freelander, which has just cost me over 7,000 euros to fix, to your "have it for free as noone wants to touch one" pile of used cars!! jap motors are great landrover are rubbish never buy one again ,isuzu engines are fitted in the corsa c diesels and my friend at work has covered 200,000 miles in his with no bother ,bet there is not a landrover owner could say the same thing anywhere on the planet Dont touch them.

crappiest car on the planet 2

Check out Olgadinos coments on the Freelander (this forum), he is one of 1,000's of unhappy Land Rover owners. If you are looking for a good 4x4, avoid the Discovery.

how bad the Land Rover product is.

If you really want to know how bad the Discover is, why not buy one, they are extremely cheap to buy secondhand compared say to buying the same year Toyota Rav. Then and only then will you realise how bad the Land Rover product is. Don't take my word for it check out all the other coments on the internet, not only on the Freelander but also on Land Rovers dealers. Check out http://www.reviewcentre.com

the Freelander is the worst 4x4 by far,

I agree with Stu, the Freelander is the worst 4x4 by far, has Dudkat72 ever owned a Freelander? The secondhand value of the Freelander is very very low compared say to the same year Toyota Rav. It is well comented that the Freelander has problems with headgasket failure, gearbox and transfer box failure. I would not have another Freelander even it I was given one for free! The repair cost to this car run in to £1,000's. Stu you have got it correct about the Freelander. Dudkat72 take up Stu's offer and buy a Freelander, I am sure Stu can get you a good one!!!

Many Warnings!!!

Thank goodness I did not go forward with my plans to buy a Discovery! After reading sooooo many bad reviews and then finding this website (which placed the nail on the decision coffin for me), I bought a Lexus SUV and have been happy ever since. My heart goes out to all those experiencing these problems. Landrover needs to wake up and realize this is not good for their business. A CARMAX associate even warned me against buying anything Landrover (they had several on the car lot for sale) . She says they are bad cars and would not wish them on anyone. I now tell everyone thinking about buying a Landrover to "Don't even think about it!" . I am now the proud and happy owner of a used Lexus.