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How to get one in your garage

AN OWNER’S VIEW

RICK HUGHES

“My first Discovery Sport was a 2021 D200, bought specifically for towing. It was comfortable, cruised well and towed well, despite being expensive on fuel. I had two breakdowns, both for a charging system failure caused by a snapped alternator belt and failed tensioner. I needed a new door mirror: JLR wanted £1200, so I went to an independent specialist and paid £540 for the same part.

“I replaced that car in January this year with a low-mileage 2024 D200, but its warranty runs out soon and I’d pay £1500 for one from Land Rover. Insurance costs are very high, too.”

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