Change in circumstances means I must look at a smaller vehicle from my current FFR L322. Many hours looking at the various media relating to the Discovery Sport ( around 2015-2016 used ). Any one like to chip in with their thoughts ? Brilliant-OK, SO So- Nightmare.

Would be a diesel auto.

Probably the right engine if it’s the 2.2. Not the early ingenium unit.

I have only ever had them as loan cars and had to have the seat right back and right down on its adjustment. Then I hit my elbow on the central console arrangement. If you are not long legged and of shorter variety, probably not an issue.
They drove nice enough, but it was not really for me.

Earlier ones will also have potential for the steering rack to have problems, alloy bolts which shear off?

I vaguely remember seeing some post from C-T-Craig about DS's and about what to look out for, I may be wrong.

Have you thought about finding a late low mileage FL2?

Freelander2 is a much better solution in my mind.
Better built.

We had a MY17 DSport from new, great car but fuel dilution is the worst, buy a petrol.

https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/u...lained.pdf 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

We'll be selling our 2.2 Disco Sport HSE shortly, if its of interest

Specifically bought, as its the 2.2 model. The 2.0 Ingenium suffers from timing chain issues, oil leaks, oil pump issues, oil dilution problems and DPF issues

All pre 2017 DS have an extended warranty on the steering racks, due to fractured bolts

A late model Freelander 2 with good spec is what I’d consider in your position. I had a 2.2 SD4 HSE from new in 2011. Well made, usable load space and apart from one minor software gremlin dealt wit under warranty, it was faultless. I think the later ones with good spec were badged as ‘Metropolis’ and had loads of kit. The 2.2 engine is bombproof

Google the current issue with steering rack bolt failure in early Evoque sand discovery sports up to about 2017 models. JLR are replacing foc but with long waits for parts etc. 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

200 TDi discovery bobtail gone
RR classic v8 bobtail gone
300 tdi Discovery 3 dr gone

Andy S wrote:

A late model Freelander 2 with good spec is what I’d consider in your position.

AnotherMutley wrote:

I vaguely remember seeing some post from C-T-Craig about DS's and about what to look out for, I may be wrong.

Have you thought about finding a late low mileage FL2?

A friend of ours ran an earlyish Disco Sport for quite a while and raved about it, and he's a proper car guy.

Another friend has an FL2, 2009 with 130k and it's doing a sterling job - the owner loves it and won't sell it. I've driven it and although different to an L322, has many good qualities.

My two penneth! 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster - Baltic Blue, Jet interior
1997 P38 2.5 DSE auto & 1998 P38 2.5 DT Manual
1988 Vogue 3.5 EFI - Manual, gone.
2004 Volvo C70 2.0T convertible, had since new.
2007 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Roadster/Coupé, had since new.
2024 Mini Cooper S cabrio, JCW kit, 2.0, DCT auto