← Land Rover Discovery · 1998-2004 · Series II

Land Rover Discovery Series II

Headline trim: 4.0 V8 — 188 bhp, 0-62 in 11.3s.

Land Rover Discovery Series II press photo
Verdict
B
BHP
188 bhp
0–60
11.3 s
Top speed
105 mph
MPG
15.0 mpg
Used
£1,500-£6,500

Strengths

  • Body-on-frame
  • 7-seat
  • Permanent 4WD

Weaknesses

  • ACE failures
  • Wiring harness
  • Rust

Notable tech

  • Body-on-frame chassis
  • 4.0 V8 / 2.5 Td5
  • 5MT / 4AT
  • Permanent 4WD with locking centre diff
  • ACE active anti-roll bars
  • Standard 7-seat

Common issues

  • ACE
  • Td5 harness
  • Rust
  • 3-amigo

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across Series II's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Discovery Series II 4.0 V8
BHP188
Torque340 Nm
0–6011.3 s
Top105 mph
MPG15 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
Discovery Series II Td5
BHP137
Torque300 Nm
0–6014.7 s
Top99 mph
MPG24 mpg
Drive4WD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT