Timing chain stretch and possible engine failure
Rattle on cold start, metallic noise at idle, engine warning light, rough running, or sudden non-start after a loud mechanical failure.
Should I buy a 2017–2020 Land Rover Discovery 2.0 Diesel Automatic Discovery 5?
Considering a 2017–2020 Land Rover Discovery 2.0 Diesel Automatic Discovery 5? This guide explains the problems associated with this model and what to examine when viewing one. Condition, maintenance history and previous repairs matter, so judge the exact car on evidence rather than badge appeal.
At a glance
Generation: Discovery 5
We have detailed information drawn from more than 2 billion data points and an extensive list of potential faults for this vehicle. Below is a sample of three. Run a bespoke report by entering your vehicle details to see the full list.
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Common Land Rover Discovery (2017–2020) problems
DPF blockage and repeated regeneration trouble
Engine warning light, reduced power, cooling fans running after shutdown, poor fuel economy, or a message related to exhaust or emissions.
Windscreen seal leaks causing wet headlining and electrical faults
Damp headlining, water marks near the mirror or A-pillars, drips from the roof console, musty smell, condensation, or random electrical behaviour after heavy rain.
Land Rover Discovery buying questions
Is a 2017–2020 Land Rover Discovery worth buying?
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017–2020 Land Rover Discovery 2.0 Diesel Automatic Discovery 5, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
What common problems affect the Land Rover Discovery (2017–2020)?
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
What should I check before buying a Land Rover Discovery?
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
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