Discovery sport

[daijd]

Hi all

Considering a secondhand discovery sport. Done a little research on them and there seems to be complaints about the dpf and oil dilution amongst other problems.

Just wondering how bad this issue is and any other issue to consider with them?

TIA

 

[How much]

A mate has one and its been constant problems with the computer flashing up error codes due entirely to is rough drive, (Aprrently ) that is not that rough and to be honest well within what you would assume the capability of range rover would be sport or not sport , normal cars have no problem going up and down it .

I have also heard that the electric widows can give problems , especially the controllers apparently but I did hear that second hand so may not be 100%

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Why have a discovery sport when you can have a D4
Isn’t the disco sport just the new shelander?

 

[Yale]

@Cowabunga

 

[Two Tone]

A neighbour of mine has got one. Loves it to bits. Very good fuel economy compared to his previous Freelander.

 

[chaffcutter]

Had one on contract for three years, ordered it without driving one based on years of Range Rovers, Range Rover Sports (2) and reviews of the new Ingenium Diesel engine. The oh wanted something smaller.
Worst car I have had in the last twenty years at least, not economical on derv, lousy brakes, gutless engine . Tried to get out of it but was stuck in the contract, I never enjoyed driving it at all.
Very touchy on adblue level too, could not believe the ‘miles to refill’.. Not even comfy to drive!

 

[Wellytrack]

Had one on contract for three years, ordered it without driving one based on years of Range Rovers, Range Rover Sports (2) and reviews of the new Ingenium Diesel engine. The oh wanted something smaller.
Worst car I have had in the last twenty years at least, not economical on derv, lousy brakes, gutless engine . Tried to get out of it but was stuck in the contract, I never enjoyed driving it at all.
Very touchy on adblue level too, could not believe the ‘miles to refill’.. Not even comfy to drive!

Had a spin in one last weekend, thought the ingenium engine was much nicer and free revving than the Ford units.

 

[deleted user 837354]

Best avoided I'm afraid. The oil dilution thing is a known issue and worse still with people who only do modest miles and short runs. I'd be changing the oil and filter like clockwork if it was me and intending to keep it long term but I don't for one second think it will help with overall reliability...

Find a local AA man or recovery firm and ask his opinion of them. You've been warned. Buy a Volvo or Toyota or something else. Land Rover for some reason are becoming extremely unhelpful to deal with as many car forums will report. I would do some extensive research if it was me. Get a warranty and have Land Rover customer care on speed dial. You'll need it.

 

[Happy]

A neighbour of mine has got one. Hates it.
Getting rid as soon as it’s 3 years old because it has required an unbelievable amount of repairs carried out under warranty.

 

[daijd]

Best avoided I'm afraid. The oil dilution thing is a known issue and worse still with people who only do modest miles and short runs. I'd be changing the oil and filter like clockwork if it was me and intending to keep it long term but I don't for one second think it will help with overall reliability...

Find a local AA man or recovery firm and ask his opinion of them. You've been warned. Buy a Volvo or Toyota or something else. Land Rover for some reason are becoming extremely unhelpful to deal with as many car forums will report. I would do some extensive research if it was me. Get a warranty and have Land Rover customer care on speed dial. You'll need it.

Thank you all.

Anyone know what’s required to keep the oil dilution at bay? I know it’s mentioned regular long journey so the dpf has time to clean the crap away but what is that exactly? 50 mile journeys at high revs twice a week?

 

[nick...]

I allways reckon if you buy a freelander,Range Rover or discovery new you will soon become very friendly with the service manager and parts man at the local main dealers.i know a lot of people who share the same view.
Nick...

 

[Sitting Pretty]

I have had a Discovery 3 x1 a Discovery 4 x3 and we now have 2 x Discovery 5’s and they get worked hard towing with an annual mileage of 30000 on mine and 20000 on my wife’s one. Nothing will Rich the new ones on performance and they are very comfortable. The Discovery Sport is where my loyalty to the brand would waver to another brand I’m afraid.

I have drive. A Discovery Sport on many occasions when ours have been in for service and have found them to be a pretty dull driving experience and highly over priced for what they are. There are other brands offering a lot more bang for buck in this sector I’d say.

My best man has one for the school run and around the doors and it constantly has issues, to many to mention and another pal has swapped his after a 3 year contract hire for a Volvo XC90 as he now has a family but commented on how much more comfortable it is, technology is lite years ahead of the Discovery Sport.

 

[Campbell]

All seems very sad for such a premium make. I recently had a yarn with a vehicle lease company delivery / recovery driver. Guess which vehicle make he spends most time recovering ?......

 

[Northeastfarmer]

Get a D4. Great powerful engine and the best transmission I’ve ever come across

 

[Zetor]

Not had any trouble with mine yet & find it pretty nippy.

 

[Cowabunga]

Hi all

Considering a secondhand discovery sport. Done a little research on them and there seems to be complaints about the dpf and oil dilution amongst other problems.

Just wondering how bad this issue is and any other issue to consider with them?

TIA

It is a big issue on 2016 on vehicles with the new Ingenium engine meeting Euro6 emission regulations. LR are well aware of the issue caused by the remote location of the DPF resulting in failed regenerations. If the vehicle is driven mainly long distance, say half an hour or more at 60mph, it is apparently not a problem, but for many other types of driving it can result in the 8 to 10% oil dilution that puts a service warning light on. LR do free extra oil changes under some circumstances. On top of this, the same vehicles are prone to the DPF blocking and needing forced regenerations at the dealership.
It is a bit of a shambles.

I should say that I don't have any personal experience of this but have seen the internal document from LR warning dealers to steer potential customers towards petrol engines on Disco Sport and RR Evoque.

An issue with early Ford engine models was a creak in the bodywork caused by insufficient spot welds around the rear door/wheelarch area. This should have been sorted long ago. Unfortunately, or disgracefully, there is no cure for the oil dilution issue and there is unlikely to be in the future for vehicles already built. Not sure whether the latest mid-life upgrade of both models will address this issue. It was and probably is impossible due to there being no room to close-couple the DPF to the turbo due to the bulkhead being in the way.

The reason that this is an issue is that in the distance between the engine and DPF, significant cooling of the exhaust gas occurs. Sufficient to make regenerations problematic.

I previously provided a link to the document from LR explaining the extent and cause of the issue. Not sure where it is, but it was less than two months ago. Have a search of the forum posts for 'DPF' or Discovery Sport' and you should find it.

No need. Here it is

 

[bluepower]

Not had any trouble with mine yet & find it pretty nippy.

We changed a BMW X3 for a Discovery Sport nearly 3 years ago and have never regretted the decision. Far better to drive with better peformance and much less road noise and better ride than the BMW. It has proved to be totally reliable so far. The gearbox is a 9 speed auto which is muuch the same as in the D4 so don't criticise one and praise the other as they are the same!!
People seem to knock anything LR but brother recently bought a Disco Sport having test drove just about everything in that category. Having being involved in the motor industry all his life he considered it to be the best to drive. People who make the pile of crap statements probably don't own one and just knock products for the fun of it.
Just my thoughts.

 

[HarryB97]

No matter how good they are do you really want to see it on your driveway every day let alone be seen in it they are hideous They are cheap compared to a proper disco but pointless like the Evoque. I wont be buying another Land Rover after I get rid of my D4

 

[Cowabunga]

We changed a BMW X3 for a Discovery Sport nearly 3 years ago and have never regretted the decision. Far better to drive with better peformance and much less road noise and better ride than the BMW. It has proved to be totally reliable so far. The gearbox is a 9 speed auto which is muuch the same as in the D4 so don't criticise one and praise the other as they are the same!!
People seem to knock anything LR but brother recently bought a Disco Sport having test drove just about everything in that category. Having being involved in the motor industry all his life he considered it to be the best to drive. People who make the pile of crap statements probably don't own one and just knock products for the fun of it.
Just my thoughts.

The Disco 4 has an eight speed automatic built in Germany. The Discovery Sport has a transverse engine and totally different design of compact nine speed automatic license built in the USA. The same transmission exactly as fitted to my Honda CR-V and to the current Jeep Cherokee. There is no low range in the transfer box. Disco Sport has the GKN on-demand four wheel drive system which is front wheel drive only until there is a demand for rear wheel traction. It has no centre or rear differential, but has clutch packs instead. Do the rear axle consists of a crown wheel and pinion with a clutch pack on the input shaft and both halfshafts.

If you do not believe that the transverse engine LR and Jaguar vehicles have a major design issue that causes many to have fuel contamination, please follow the link I provided in my last post. Not my thoughts. Facts.

If you still don't want to believe it, I'm afraid I can't help you further.

 

[Barleycorn]

I wouldn't consider a Landrover product now without a warranty. Better off with a new Ssangyong Rexton for a similar price with a 5 year warranty.