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Buy, sell, own and maintain your Land Rover Discovery with specialist guidance from HMC — the Discovery specialists. Explore current Discovery stock, buyer guides, common issues, ownership advice and practical upgrade options in one place.
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View current Discovery 4 and Discovery 5 stock, compare models and read specialist buying advice.
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Owner HubLearn about common Discovery issues including air suspension, DPF, timing belts, inlet manifolds, warning lights and gearbox concerns.
Common FaultsExplore factory-style upgrades including CarPlay, reversing cameras, tow bars, dash cams, side steps, mats and loadspace protection.
Upgrade CentreBrowse HMC's current Land Rover Discovery 4 and Discovery 5 vehicles. Stock changes regularly, and some vehicles may still be in preparation before handover.
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HMC is an independent UK dealership focused on carefully selected Land Rover Discovery 4 and Discovery 5 vehicles. The Discovery Hub has been created to help buyers, sellers and owners make better decisions with practical, specialist advice based on real Discovery experience.
HMC Discovery Approved is our specialist preparation and inspection approach for selected Discovery vehicles. It focuses on the areas that matter most on Discovery 4 and Discovery 5 models, including service history, diagnostics, road testing and known Discovery issues.
Buying a used Discovery is about more than choosing the right colour and specification. Preparation, specialist knowledge and support after purchase matter.
We focus exclusively on Discovery 4 and Discovery 5, giving you a genuine choice and real specialist knowledge rather than a generalist used car lot.
Every HMC Discovery Approved vehicle follows our specialist inspection, preparation and road-test approach, with Discovery-specific areas considered throughout.
Most HMC Discovery 4 and Discovery 5 vehicles include 24 months nationwide warranty cover at no additional charge, unless the individual vehicle advert states otherwise.
Full warranty terms, cover limits, customer contributions and exclusions apply. Extended and enhanced warranty options may be available at additional cost.
Return to Newtown Garage in Chesham for a free MOT test in each of your first two years of ownership on a qualifying HMC Discovery.
One free Discovery health check per year for two years at Newtown Garage, Chesham — helping you stay ahead of Discovery-specific wear items.
Nationwide delivery available, with your first 100 miles free. Additional mileage is charged at £3 per mile, usually delivered by road with a further road test en route.
If your chosen Discovery is still being prepared, or an eligible warranty repair means your vehicle needs to return to us, a courtesy Discovery 4 may be available — subject to availability, licence and insurance approval.
We don't charge admin fees. The price you're quoted is the price you pay, with no hidden extras added at handover.
Warranty period and benefits may vary by vehicle. Free MOT tests and annual Discovery health checks are available on qualifying HMC Discovery vehicles at Newtown Garage, Chesham only, by appointment, are non-transferable and have no cash alternative. Courtesy vehicles are subject to availability, licence and insurance requirements. Full terms apply.
HMC is actively looking to buy good Discovery 4 and Discovery 5 vehicles directly from owners. Whether you want to sell outright, part exchange or are just starting to think about changing your Discovery, you can contact HMC for specialist advice.
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TDV6 diesel engines are known for timing chain stretch on high-mileage or poorly serviced examples. Here's what to check before you buy.
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