Generation 1, LJ

Land Rover Discovery 3-door SUV

10.1989 - 08.1998 · Europe

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Generation 1, LJ

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Choosing a Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover Discovery, Generation 1, LJ, Europe market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1989 - 08.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries.

Seats: 5
Engine codes: 20T4H, 21L, 22D, 38D
Engine displacement, cc: 1994–3947
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2540
Ground clearance, mm: 230
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Land Rover Discovery · Generation 1, LJ · Europe · 10.1989 - 08.1998. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Frame construction: On a frame-based version, check the frame identification, condition and body mountings. A frame alone does not establish permitted loads or all-wheel-drive capability.
Low-range gearing: Confirm the transfer-case switching procedure and check its mode indicator. Follow the operating conditions in the manual.

Specifications and technical details

9 versions

3.5 L, 164 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

22D · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.5 MT V8i	10.1989 - 01.1994

3.5 L, 155 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

22D · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.5 MT V8i Catalyst	10.1989 - 01.1994

3.5 L, 164 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

22D · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.5 AT V8i	10.1989 - 01.1994

3.5 L, 155 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

22D · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.5 AT V8i Catalyst	10.1989 - 01.1994

2.5 L, 111 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

21L · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.5 Tdi MT	10.1989 - 08.1998

3.9 L, 182 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

38D · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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3.9 MT V8i	02.1994 - 08.1998

3.9 L, 182 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

38D · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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3.9 AT V8i	02.1994 - 08.1998

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

20T4H · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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2.0 MPI MT	02.1994 - 08.1998

2.5 L, 111 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

21L · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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2.5 Tdi AT	10.1989 - 08.1998

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