1998
Land Rover Discovery

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$35,000
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  • 4dr LE
    Starts at
    $35,000
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LSE
    Starts at
    $38,000
    14 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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4 years / 50,000 miles
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4 years / 50,000 miles

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70% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.8
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.2

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By Peter Corby from Dublin, Ireland
Owns this car
February 14, 2024

Discovery 1 - the most reliable ever!

This forum / page is "supposed" to be about Land Rover Discovery 1 models NOT future models. My Irish-owned 1998 Discovery 1 has NEVER let me down. It has been supremely reliable. Which is a xxxx of a lot more can be said of later models! Later models were made with much lighter steel used on the chassis etc and are inferior. Ask any expert or welder. You won't see many post 2007 series 3 models on the road now. Discovery 2 model are are almost extant. Over the years any expense has been to replace wear and tear parts, which are very affordable compared with the crazy cost of later model parts. Now at 230,000 + miles. The clutch was replaced at 157,000 miles!! Downside.... well she is 25 years old, and has cost me quite a bit in chassis welding repairs in recent years. However, my annual tester says my car is "immaculate!" She gets many compliments and request to sell. I and my tester say... NEVER! If I could post pictures of my 1998 Discovery 1 here I would...
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Art from Renton, WA
Owns this car
November 3, 2019

$400 Disco I has run well.

Owner sold as LR dealer wanted $1700 just to try to get it running, distributor not working. Moved the electronics off the dizzy to front panel and all is good. Over 200K on it now. Did have one on road shutdown when distributor rotor arced thru - there are 2 types, the bad one had square corners, now has better rounded corner rotor. 1996 and on have OBDII so no dizzy - bought one of those also but not the daily driver. Towed 11,000# with the 95 up a 2 mile 10% grade no problem, but did put in low xfer case gear.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1998 Land Rover Discovery?

The 1998 Land Rover Discovery is available in 2 trim levels:

  • LE (1 style)
  • LSE (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 1998 Land Rover Discovery?

The 1998 Land Rover Discovery offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 17 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1998 Land Rover Discovery reliable?

The 1998 Land Rover Discovery has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1998 Land Rover Discovery owners.

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Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1998 Land Rover Discovery. 70.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.2

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