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Land Rover Discovery buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Land Rover Discovery costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 216 for sale right now.
Used Land Rover Discovery prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €69,850 | 9k km | 8 |
| 2025 | €56,900 | 32k km | 9 |
| 2024 | €47,100 | 56k km | 14 |
| 2023 | €41,950 | 85k km | 22 |
| 2022 | €34,100 | 138k km | 20 |
| 2021 | €34,400 | 134k km | 10 |
| 2020 | €29,950 | 121k km | 13 |
| 2019 | €24,950 | 144k km | 18 |
| 2018 | €29,950 | 116k km | 18 |
| 2017 | €22,950 | 174k km | 25 |
| 2016 | €22,500 | 247k km | 15 |
| 2015 | €16,000 | 248k km | 14 |
| 2014 | €18,950 | 288k km | 12 |
Land Rover Discovery NCT pass rate
How often Land Rover Discoverys pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 79% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 79% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 64% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 62% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 46% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 48% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 49% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 52% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 52% | 51% | |
| 2009 | 21% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Land Rover Discovery fails: emissions (13.3% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (11.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (8.6% of tests, more than most cars), headlight aim (8.2% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Land Rover Discovery problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€750 | 113 |
| 2.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€270 | 27 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 5 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Land Rover Discovery
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used Land Rover Discovery
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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