3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,500 miles

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problem #2

Apr 012002

Discovery 16-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Land Rover Discovery. While accelerating at 10 mph, the vehicle lacked compression. The mechanic stated that the cylinder walls were scratched, which prevented the vehicle from gaining horsepower. He also stated that excessive dirt from the defective fuel tank caused the engine failure. The vehicle was repaired. The current mileage was 143,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.

- Coppell, TX, USA

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problem #1

Feb 282001

(reported on)

Discovery 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel tank is cracked where the gas goes into fuel tank, causing fuel leakage.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

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