Here's Why The Land Rover Discovery Is The Most Interesting SUV

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In this video we find out why the land rover discovery is the most interesting suv. The land rover discovery has a very interesting history and has been around for a very long time. This specific land rover discovery is a series II, which was preceded by the series I. The series 2 was in production from 1998 through 2004 and had a dual character ability. It could play as a luxury family hauler and also had fairly decent off roading capabilities.
Land Rover is infamous for building off road capable SUV’s but one thing I had no idea about is how many cool and interesting features this land rover discovery series II had. Starting from the exterior design, the Discovery has a cool front end, interestingly shaped rear glass design, and a rear trunk door that opens the other way.
On the interior you have 3 row seating that allows for up to 7 person seating. On the interior the features get more interesting for this land rover discovery. The 3rd row seating has the most clever fold and deploy method I have ever seen in an SUV. It allows for one hand operation and cleanup! Separately, the cup holder count in the land rover discovery is remarkable. They are so many cup holders in one relative spot, it was so interesting to see it executed in this way. Additionally, the Land Rover Discovery also has separate air conditioning units for the front and rear passengers, again another items i hadnt seen in any other car.
The Land Rover Discovery is one of the most unique and interesting SUV i have every driven. It offers the practically of a normal 7 seater SUV with a side of character. The fact that these are relatively cheap, i think they are a great buy for anyone looking for something that is quite, comfortable, and has character.
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@MLove-777 Жыл бұрын

I own a 2004 Land Rover Discovery SE, V8. I love it and will never sell it. People offer to buy it all the time. Best off road SUV that I've ever owned. Thank you for video.

@47PANADERO 9 ай бұрын

I am in England and I think this is one of the best videos I have seen about the interior of the Discovery. High quality presentation, filming and sound. I must compliment you Americans on your slick and punchy communications skills of which this video is a great example. You are way ahead of the Brits in this area.

@monzarace Ай бұрын

Very true.

@jowslessew3845 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see someone appreciate what's in a vehicle especially the Disc 2 series. There are many other features not mentioned here that are also not just interesting but were introduced into Land Rover before any other 4x4 manufacturer. Hill decent being just one of them (first in the Freelander which did not have low range gearing). The models with the air suspension also offer amazing ride comfort and other benifits like towing a caravan the suspension would always be kept level with no sagging at the rear. It also offered the option of raising the suspension when serious off roading is done and then too it offered a remote where you can lower the suspension which I find extremely helpful when attaching my caravan to the tow hitch not having to lift the van but rather using the remote to do the job. So yes all in all the Disco 2 is certainly a vehicle that was sometimes underrated and had features that no other 4x4 had at the time. I have the TD5 engine which I find more that adequate and fuel efficient unlike my original Disco 1 with the 3.9ltr V8 and awesome motor but very thirsty.

@DriveSteady 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the detail!

@Joe-rx7ht 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 that my sister had since new but she let it die and parked it in a corner to be covered in leaves, and dirt. I took it off her hands and restored it. It now has fresh new paint, 3” inch lift Old Man Emu heavy duty suspension, re-enforced shock towers, new steering damper, new ball joints, yellow poly bushings, 16” black steel rims with BFG all terrain KO2 tires, new hubs, EBC brakes all around, new head gaskets, new radiator, new alternator, new Optima yellow top battery, new windshield with new cowling, Safari snorkel, ARB steel bumper, Warn winch, ARB side steps, Voyager rack, Hella off road lights all around, dark tinted windows, Cobra CB radio, Hi-Lift jack, shovel and axe kit, rear ladder, custom headliner with adjustable fiber optic lights, limb savers, and ceramic coated paint. Next on the list is a full Magnaflow exhaust and an ARB retractable awning. Everywhere I go, people approach me and ask me questions. Some even want to buy it from me. But it’s not for sale. I’ve set money aside in the event of major engine repair or transmission swap. Buying a brand new SUV is almost unobtainable these days. New SUV prices are ridiculous and they are full of electronics that are useless in the middle of nowhere. Lol

@bobbutcher7725 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds brilliant and wish I could justify to myself the expense of doing a similar job on mine. Can I ask do you have any thoughts on this........Mine is a 2002 TD5 automatic. It changes to 4th gear once you are doing about 53mph so consequently I'm driving around in 3rd most of the time. Could I do anything about this?

@bajapaintshop Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video of it? Im sure it looks awesome.

@monzarace Ай бұрын

@@bobbutcher7725 Personally, I have no idea if that's the speed which to shift to 5'th, but I would change the auto box oil a number of times, so that it's completely clean. Smoother and better, with no unintended shiftings. I drive a Freelander 2, SE i6 with Aisin AWF21 6 speed autobox. Cheers.

@Itsellasky 3 жыл бұрын

This was my first Car! I was 19 and so excited. Brings back memories 💕💕🙌🏽🙌🏽

@carlos76c 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent👍🏻 I have a Discovery 2 Td5 Auto 2001 (pre-facelift) and is a great vehicle.

@chadmyers1314 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2001 Disco. I’ve had it for 5 years now and I absolutely love it!

@monzarace Ай бұрын

This is by far the best presentation of a Land Rover Discovery 2. Old car, old stuff, but well made and functions that todays cars can only dream about, since all development money goes to software for the infotainment screen, which seems to be more important than the car itself. Big screens and less buttons makes chances for accidents higher. Please do an episode 2, with a bit more challenging off-roading, and more about the drive train. Btw, I am sure the two sun roofs are not meant to call for the princess, but to stand up with a pair of binoculars scouting, and a gun for big game hunting (in relative safety). That's what my father did years ago. Kind regards

@sambirdwell3002 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Disco 2 and it was the greatest car I’ve owned. Love it to this day looking to get a new one

@davidrangel7354 3 жыл бұрын

"You had" as in you don't own it anymore?

@sambirdwell3002 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidrangel7354 sadly it died on me and I wasn’t financially stable enough to fix it so I had to get rid of it, but I’m looking to get a new Disco 2 or possibly a LR3

@davidrangel7354 3 жыл бұрын

@@sambirdwell3002 oh no! I'm sorry to hear that, I'm in the same boat but I know what's wrong with it. Hopefully you can get another!

@smail5630 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video

@isaacsolenberger3315 2 жыл бұрын

Ill Never Own anything else but a land rover from now on im litterally in love with them how they handle and drive just awsome vehicles they are

@Reenkitty 5 ай бұрын

I have had 4 Disco 2's and still daily drive my 2000 SE7. Another quirky thing is that all the D2 seats have heating mechanisms but not all have the controls for them! I love this truck so much I'm constantly looking for my next one, been driving my latest one 10 years and she is in need of a lot of things, all fixable but. might be time for a lower mile replacement soon.

@sergiormz999 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! Maybe you can do one that compares the Disco 2 vs Disco LR3 vs Disco LR4

@ryanhenry21 2 жыл бұрын

Best car I’ve owned. 2004 td5. And it’s a beast off road.

@timratnett4243 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned my Disco 2 for 20 years. there is nothing better.

@nicolawallace8641 2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for 18 years! Spent 5.5 grand fixing sh1t last year (I won't mention the 17 years before that! 😂), and now, I won't see my Disco for at least a month, as it's in the garage, yet AGAIN, as the tubo failed me ( on the motorway on Thursday). I never know what fascinating, scary thing will happen to me next, but I will always be loyal to my Disco.... Haha. Two grand to fix. Arghhhh. I stilllllll want to try, and try, to keep my Discovery for as long as it is possible. Glad you guys understand. Lol. 😂

@nicolawallace8641 2 жыл бұрын

@Tim Ratnett Respect, dude. 💖

@jmorris023 4 ай бұрын

Buy a Sequoia. Cheaper in price, far higher quality.

@davidjohnson8054 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted one of those!

@jamesray3920 7 ай бұрын

There are many more features that you didn't know such as the differential axles on most vehicles front diff on left side of axle rear in center but on discovery 2 the rear and front axles are on same side this design is for offroad when their and objects in your way they clear the axles without you maneuvering back and forth to miss the objects in your path

@kostasevia 3 жыл бұрын

is the best car ever made... great video!!!

@foreversingle1975 3 жыл бұрын

Best 4x4 , but the best car must be the classic mini. I have both.

@dre7767 10 ай бұрын

The Disco TD5 has a cult following and so good and torquey and economical to drive

@carlosalbertourrunagafigue4080 6 ай бұрын

Amo esta Discovery II sé que algún día tendré una ❤

@barbarafritchie2000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@donbar6480 Жыл бұрын

the Disco 2 is the most underrared 4x4 , take the the stock standard model with diff lock and you have 1 of the best and most solid 4x4.

@blacksquirrel4008 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing the door click/snick. I’ve had two D1s and the sound of those doors snicking closed still gives me joy. BTW, the D1 is the better of the two.

@reilimyftari1757 3 жыл бұрын

Hell no,discovery 2 with stage 1 and center diff lock is the best offroader I ever seen

@blacksquirrel4008 3 жыл бұрын

@@reilimyftari1757 maybe, but had to add stage 1 and replace the air bag rear and fix los tres amigos bring it back to earth. Also, that 700 more pounds and 4” extra width doesn’t help in the mud and trees. They are better looking, in some folks eyes, though.

@checa160 2 жыл бұрын

In stock form, disco 1 has better ángles and clearance compared to the disco 2. So it has some vantage in this sense. This is mainly due to the extra rear length and the huge bumpers, mainly in the early models(pre-facelift). Tractionwise, disco 2 is better due to the traction control system, which is awesome. Add a centre diff locker(some models came with it) and you'll have a better car overall. Not a lot better, tho. It's main vantage compared to the disco 1 is the possibility to tune it up compared to the disco 1. Add a remap(td5), some 32 or 33 inch tres, +2" susp lift, wheel spacers, small bumpers and you'll have a real beast for less than 5-6k if you go for terrafirma stuff and so. 10-12k if you go for some higher level stuff. All this, along with THE ELECTRONICS, makes it a fantastic car. Td5 engine is really reliable so not too much money needed to keep it running healthy. And the 3 Knowles sigues of the car are easy and cheap to repair. Bote are great cars anyway.

@ryanhenry21 2 жыл бұрын

Having driven both, d2 is far and away a better vehicle than the d1. Both in stock form the d2 leaves the d1 for dead on or off road.

@Ognjen19 2 жыл бұрын

This is the higest trim , and so rare , 2004 got the CLD and traction so its beast off road

@sergiooconitrillo5082 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best Car created in this world ...

@562Omar 3 жыл бұрын

The 2 Happiest days: 1st -> when you buy your LR Discovery II 2nd --> when you sell your LR Discovery II

@DriveSteady 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

My Series 2 Land Rover will be 60 years old this June. I can't see many Discoveries lasting that long, if ANY!

@jowslessew3845 2 жыл бұрын

@@koitorob My D2 TD5 is now 20 years old and still looks good as new no reason for a Disco 2 not to last as long as your series2 All depends on how you look after it.

@ianhyndman6195 Жыл бұрын

I sell old school Land Rover product. This is a very good video on describing the upside of these beasts. Can be a love hate relationship but there is no question they are are a wonderful experience.

@johnclunan4488 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video, I have owned 3 Discos & love 'em!!

@DriveSteady 4 жыл бұрын

I never realized they were so cool! Thanks for watching!

@Memphisgrindtv 2 жыл бұрын

Any major problems with these?

@eduardorr77 11 ай бұрын

I would like to see it in more off-road action, I’m thinking about to change my Mitaubishi for one of those

@tacoman1020 3 жыл бұрын

I love my disco

@motorradingaround1220 Жыл бұрын

Jaguar also had the super lock system You pushed the lock button 2-3 times and it engages super lock It talks about it in owners manual I believe

@jeffkim8758 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have that. What a money pit 💰

@cun7sathome Жыл бұрын

My disco started life identical to that first blue one

@jakeconlee3104 Жыл бұрын

Where'd you get your headlights?

@TyroneAdams Жыл бұрын

There are 2 more cup holders for the back row too. So 10 in total.

@ronaldrrootiii6040 Жыл бұрын

Gotta show how unique the traction control is in low range when wheels slip

@patryan3756 3 жыл бұрын

I have that exact disco in Portugal and I going to convert it to Lpg gas. It’s way too expensive to use petrol. The only fault I have with it , and I see you have the same problem , is the roof liner keeps falling down. I’m tired of gluing it back. BTW I’ve also change the ECU. That too is a common problem this model. But over all it is one of the best out there in its class. Be safe.

@Spoons81 3 жыл бұрын

Mine has the same issue, glue never holds and can stain the headliner. The thing i did was use staples, I lifted the sunroof housing and pulled the cloth under it then stapled it. Theyre not visible but the headliner still has some small sag on sides. Overall looks much better tho

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

The issue is the thin foam padding between the roof lining and the fabric you see breaks down. As it's the foam that is glued to the lining once it degrades it sags. The best thing you can do is remove the headlining from the car, strip off the old headlining and fit new using the correct high temperature glue. Often the cause of the sagging is due to water damage from a leaking sunroof or blocked sunroof drain tube or alpine window seal so you need to investigate whether that's the cause before replacing the headlining. There are plenty of suppliers of automotive headling material. Here's one example i've seen at Land Rover shows www.martrim.co.uk/car-trimming-supplies/land-rover-headlining-kits.php

@monzarace Ай бұрын

Don't use any sort of spray glue. It sticks to the foam, which is rotten, then that foam gets loose, and the liner sacks again. The only way is to take it out of the car, tear it off, clean off the old foam, and use a proper painters gun to spray new contact glue on to both the new material and the liner hard foam. It takes a weekend to do it complete with all disassembly and reassembly. I did it myself, and it sits perfectly. Remember NOT to press ANYWHERE while gluing and let it stay for 24 hours NOT touching it, before reassembly. Otherwise you will have finger dents all over. And do fold the new material over the edge all over, so that it stays in place in the future, NOT edge cutting. Easy peasy. Eventually, use the spray gun with contact glue on the new headliner material foamside, Let it dry for an hour, then respray. And use a thick paint brush on the liner hard foam (the upper part). Remember that you should NEVER spray downwards towards the liner or liner material, only horisontal and let it land softly on the material that you spray on. Failure to do this, promotes bleeding through, and that + finger dents can NOT be removed. New job then. Better do it right the first time. Cheers.

@charleshutchin1296 3 жыл бұрын

The bodies are made of aluminum, except the steel roof. When they first came out in Europe back in 1989, they were a 2 door for the first couple of years. Thats why the rear doors seems so small.

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

The Disco 1 2 door and 4 door were different bodies, and the Disco 2 is different again. The only panel that is the same is the back door!

@traceyfisher6003 3 жыл бұрын

You missed another 1 cup holder beside 3rd row seat

@DriveSteady 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@nicolawallace8641 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Jabber-ig3iw 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell if this is supposed to be a comedy video or not.

@monzarace Ай бұрын

@yotaowner 6 ай бұрын

2:13 lada niva😂

@elekkanya8341 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there, Great video... congratulation. I have a 2004 SE. Disco, and I love it. It is so unique, greatest looking car, the British EVER MADE.... They never can do this ICONIC ROVER again . The Disco 3, and 4, may be not bad, but NEVER BE SO UNIQUE GREAT LOOKING than the Disco 2. Two things I don't like , 1 Horrible on gas...! (I mean it) 2 the ticking sounds in the engine.! makes me nuts.... This is like the best wife,... NOT AS GOOD,for EVERYBODY LOVE IT, BUT GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME FOR EVER WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS..... BECAUSE I'M FELT IN LOVE WITH IT...... End of story....

@Spoons81 3 жыл бұрын

Dude the gas mileage is astoundingly bad, you can't say that enough. My biggest gripe with it.

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

@@Spoons81 It's a 4.0L V8 petrol engine designed back in the 1960s by Buick. Pulling a 2.5 ton vehicle with the aerodynamics of a brick! Even with modern fuel injection, WTF do you expect?

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

"Unique"? At a distance without the upgrade headlights you couldn't tell if it was a Disco 1 or not. And with the upgrade headlights you still couldn't tell if it was a Disco 1 with retro fitted upgrade headlights! As for being the best looking British car ever, have you never heard of JAGUAR and ASTON MARTIN? Its not even the best looking LAND ROVER! Fecking foreigners...

@groggysword33 Жыл бұрын

@@koitorob Disco 1 and 2’s aren’t around in the U.S. Everything is Jeep.

@ikarus1415 3 жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken your car doest have the ability to lock the centre diff, you can see it on a reduction shifter. And models before face lift had the ability to lock the diff... do your research You can not open the sunroof all the way so you can't stand out like "limo effect", it only goes half of the way, did you open it at all? The interesting thing is that it has constant 4x4 drive and bunch of other stuff....

@triddle5593 3 жыл бұрын

you're right. 99-01(1/2) had the cdl t case and no linkage, but 01(1/2)-03 had no locking tcase what so ever. then n the 04s they brought back the linakge and the locking tcase

@elsecomojado1 3 жыл бұрын

Mine does open all the way, maybe yours is faulty.

@triddle5593 3 жыл бұрын

@@elsecomojado1 from the factory they only slide bakc 1/2 to 2/3s. of yours does more than that it is broken or modified

@NickyDoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Believe the transfer case has the ability to centre did lock but no linkage

@MINKIBIZ 3 жыл бұрын

@@NickyDoyle It depends on your luck - if you crawl under and feel around the top you will find out with some aid from pictures on the internet. :) I know people of all years between 99 - 04 that do and don't have it.

@fraznofire2508 3 жыл бұрын

"steep hill descent control" yeah uhhh ABS broke lol, cant use steep hill descent, traction control, or ABS but who needs that stuff when it's always in 4WD (source I own a series 2 td5)

@gzahnd 3 жыл бұрын

Floor jacks? Wheel chocks.

@Trumptrain2024FJB 3 жыл бұрын

Mine are great!!!!

@TyroneAdams Жыл бұрын

lol A car-based channel that's never heard of chocks... Also, here is a quick backstory on the centre differential. The Discovery Series I had the centre diff lock, but no Traction Control. Discovery Series II introduced Traction Control but used the same transfer box as Discovery I. So they just left it in without the linkage that engages it.

@samuilizardsamuilizard55 6 ай бұрын

Missing the CDL in late 2002 I have one. All you need to do is change the nose. very simple can leave transfer case in vehicle. Can buy refurbished nose from Ashcroft. Linkage you can buy new or junkyard. I have a 2001 transfer case and a brand new linkage ready to go, but the traction control works so well hardly need to upgrade.

@mikechan231 2 жыл бұрын

The first time I’ve ever heard the 4.6 described as “silky smooth”.

@elsecomojado1 3 жыл бұрын

Mine has something that looks like detachable remote controls in the back. I still don't know what they are for, I've only driven it once since I bought it.

@Spoons81 3 жыл бұрын

Mine has that too, looks like its for stereo controls? Not sure what you use them for though

@danman5741 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's for headphones or something like that

@jowslessew3845 2 жыл бұрын

@@danman5741 yes they are for headphone and the brilliant part of it is that the rear seat passengers can listen to -for example the radio whilst the front seat occupants can listen to say the CD player or tape, all at the same time . Having kids this was fantastic as my wife and i could be talking to each other whilst the kids could be listening to music or what ever or if we did not like what the kids wanted to listen to we could listen to something else which personally I think is a fantastic feature to have

@Warku285 3 жыл бұрын

Also called a d2

@baddie78 3 жыл бұрын

If it's not a TD5, then it isn't a good Disco

@fredyhernandez2700 3 жыл бұрын

Im asking the Land Rover community howI can unbolt the lug nut in the center of my Land Rover discovery 2004 I I got all of them out except for the centre one!! PLEASE HELP

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean the wheehub nut? www.discovery2.co.uk/fronthub.html

@donatellodebiase7473 3 жыл бұрын

Suv? Do you know discovery run the camel trophy?

@neilmcclelland4924 3 жыл бұрын

I thought once the engine was bigger than 3.9 litre the engine was jaguar sourced and not Buick?

@breambitch 3 жыл бұрын

The original design was.buick

@leighharding5449 3 жыл бұрын

4 , 4.2 and 4.6 are still based on the Buick design, the 4.4 in the discovery 3 is the first jaguar engine

@neilmcclelland4924 3 жыл бұрын

@@leighharding5449 thanks for clarifying

@Whitewop92 Жыл бұрын

I got one for sale lmk clean to Detroit mi

@behemothinferno 3 жыл бұрын

My mom had that car and it was utterly horrible. The ride was stiff, the acceleration was lethargic, the interior was full of ergonomic mishaps, the turning radius was pathetic and the fuel economy was abysmal! Maybe it's a great off-roader but for every day driving on asphalted roads, this thing is to be avoided at all costs.

@mugaluisaac3781 3 жыл бұрын

Who can help me to get it to uganda I have discovery one are they still manufacturing it

@PhilipUnderwood-oy9tv 8 ай бұрын

Yeah sounds like a shetbox of a thing.

@koitorob 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you think storing the wheel chock next to the jack is a strange place? Storing it in the glove box would be a strange place. Next the the jack is the BLOODY OBVIOUS place to store it! And why would you think "what the heck is underneath this thing?" when there is a picture showing the jack and the rear of the car raised up? Land Rover INVENTED Hill Descent Control, so if Mercedes have it, they have copied it! And they only invented it for the Freelander when they designed the car without a low range gearbox. Do you know anything about Land Rovers?

@jordifernandez90 2 жыл бұрын

Doscovery are not a suv... Is a 4x4 genuine

@aecarter1341 3 жыл бұрын

as a land rover enthusiast who does his own wrenching, this video is lulz cringe.

@Rpplerarr 3 жыл бұрын

You just copied everything that Tommy from The Fast Lane said in his Discovery 2 clips.

@allen5746 3 жыл бұрын

what do you expect him to say? its the same car obviously hes going to cover the same features

@stevenbroadbent516 5 ай бұрын

I had one ,Worst car i ever bought ,We had it for 13 months .Where do i start gear box went then the replacement went fortunately the replacement was under guarantee .next was the cv ,joint then one of the valve springs broke ,Then it was time to sell it ,we part exchanged it for a Honda CRV ,Ive had Hondas ever since never had any issues and never worry about going any where,