Land Rover the Off Road 4×4 Discovery 2
Discovery Series II was introduced in the UK market in the autumn of ’98, four years after Land Rover was sold to BMW. This new model was marketed by Land Rover as being modified with 720 differences. We can’t really tell if the number is correct, but it’s sure that Discovery I and II resemble only in a few ways.
Besides the rear door’s outer skin, every body panel was new, and Discovery’s rear body was heavily modified to improve the off-road capabilities and the load space of the car. However, the changes that matter are the ones made to the engine. The 2495 CC Td5 engine was introduced in Discovery II and this new engine was smoother and produced more torque at lower revs than the 300Tdi predecessor. One thing you should know is the fact this engine isn’t BMW – it’s derived from the Rover L-series engine developed by Land Rover.
Taking under consideration the “facelifts” and engine modifications, it’s easy to see why Discovery II became a very popular car, bought by families, off-road enthusiasts and pretty much everyone else. Considering the options available when it was launched (aka the more agricultural Defender series) it’s easy to see why Discovery II was seen as the best four-wheel drive for heavy going and not only. Even on today’s market Discovery II, is seen as a reliable used car – especially when compared to its predecessor (Discovery I is known to have its mechanical and electronic problems). However, as any used car, Discovery II can cause some problems, so it’s always better to opt for a full service history, and go for models that were built after 2000. Normally you would expect the first models of the series to be top-notch, but with Discovery II, it seems that they took the time and tweaked it along the way. Even so, maintenance needs to be done properly – but that’s normal for all used cars.
Needless to say, Discovery II is a great 4×4 and has been long praised for its on-road and off-road capabilities. Even today, most owners are more than happy with their 4×4, and take great pride in owning one. Plus, like its predecessor, Discovery II was built to last and to withstand any type of environment – you might have a few minor problems, but you can be sure that it will never let you down. There are quite a lot of modifications that can be made on this car, and since it’s meant to be an off-road vehicle, you can be sure to find more than a few options on this chapter. You will still find on the market lots of parts for a Discovery II, including ARB locking differential, ARB Bull Bar, CARB jerry cans and NATO style water cans, aluminum bridging ladders, aluminum sand ladders, hi-lift jack, roof racks, old man EMU springs and shocks, snorkel kit, auxiliary lighting, K&N performance air filters and much more. So, you can have your car ready for an off road expedition in no-time.
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