If it's your only vehicle, your married and like sex I'd go with the discovery , if you're single and celibate go with the defender but don't expect to pull many women in it
Don't know but my 110 gets plenty attention from women. If I have it out at night when not drinking, Coming out of a pub to see a girl posing for a camera in front of it is a regular occurrence and they with abit of luck usually ends up with them needing a lift home
The Defender is definitely the one you pick kind of as a keeper I reckon. I wanted a TD5 Defender and even though Discoverys were less than half the price, I knew I'd only longing for a Defender until I got one.
The fact they hold their value so well is mostly because pick a brand new one and an early 200tdi in very good condition and at a quick glance or to the untrained eye, they don't look any different so are immune to reg plate snobbery. Pick and early Disco 1 and a Disco 3/4 or even a nice facelift Disco 2 and it's a different story for most people
The Defender just has a timeless look that'll probably be never age. That coupled with the reputation it has will keep values high.
Offroad, I can't really see how a Disco 1 or Defender would have any advantage over each other offroad as they are pretty much identical suspension wise. Only difference is you can fit 33" tyres on a standard Defender without any other mods that'll help it go further.
A Disco 2 is very good offroad too. Only trouble is when compared to a TD5 Defender, parts are more expensive when they break.
I think if getting a Discovery, I'd have to get a TD5 as its just much more comfortable and in my opinion far nicer all-round than a 300tdi Disco.
I prefer TD5 Defenders too just because I really like the engine and its tuning potential and the interior is slightly nicer if the post '02 models but a 300tdi one would be equally as good in most cases.
One question though.. I may have to look for a 110 this time due to family and dogs.. are they basically the same as the 90 in terms of Noise, comfort, etc ?
Reckon the 110s are slightly more comfortable as they feel more planted on the road and don't have an as bouncy feeling.
To be honest, my TD5 110dcpu isn't much louder than my Dad's Disco 2 on the motorway until you get over 60mph. Mine has a de-cat and center box removed as opposed to only removing the cat on his so that makes the engine note louder but sounds brilliant so don't care about that.
On backroads, its noiser alright obviously because of shakes and rattles here and there but on a long trip, I'd pick either really and have no preference. Mine has a Disco transfer box however and that makes a huge difference to noise at higher speeds and fuel economy. Have extra sound proofing and really comfy seats too.
End of the day... If your have to think about deciding which one to get, just get a Defender as you know its what your heart wants
