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The 1996 Land Rover Discovery is a robust SUV featuring a 3.9L V8 engine with electronic fuel injection. Manufactured in Solihull, England, this multipurpose passenger vehicle comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission. With a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,001 - 7,000 lbs, it's designed for versatile performance and reliability.

Decoded VIN:

Make

LAND ROVER

Manufacturer Name

JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED

Model

Discovery

Model Year

1996

Plant City

SOLIHULL

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

ENGLAND

Plant State

UNITED KINGDOM

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3900.0

Displacement (CI)

237.99260196945

Displacement (L)

3.9

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Other Engine Info

EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Displacement: 3.9 - 4.0L

Most common problems:

Oil leaks

The Land Rover Discovery V8 engines, particularly from the 1996 model year, are known for developing oil leaks over time. This can be due to aging gaskets, seals, and sometimes from the oil pan or valve cover gaskets.

Head gasket failure

V8 engines in this model, especially given their age, may suffer from head gasket failures, which can lead to overheating and significant engine damage if not addressed promptly.

Coolant leaks

These engines are prone to coolant leaks, often from the radiator, hoses, or the water pump, leading to potential overheating issues.

Fuel injector issues

Given the electronic fuel injection system (EFI), the fuel injectors can become clogged or fail, causing poor engine performance and reduced fuel efficiency.

Timing chain wear

Over time, the timing chain and its associated components can wear out, leading to poor engine timing and potentially causing engine damage if the chain breaks.

Ignition system problems

The ignition system components, such as the distributor, spark plugs, and ignition coils, can degrade over time, leading to misfires, rough idling, and starting issues.

Intake manifold gasket leaks

The intake manifold gaskets on these engines can deteriorate, leading to vacuum leaks, which affect engine performance and fuel economy.

Catalytic converter failure

Older V8 engines can suffer from catalytic converter issues, such as clogging or failure, which can lead to poor exhaust flow and reduced engine performance.

Oxygen sensor failure

The oxygen sensors, which are crucial for the EFI system to maintain the right air-fuel mixture, can fail over time, leading to poor fuel economy and increased emissions.

Crankshaft position sensor issues

The crankshaft position sensor can fail or become faulty, leading to engine stalling, misfires, and starting difficulties.

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