Interesting Facts About the Land Rover Discovery L318
The Land Rover Discovery earned the affectionate nickname “Disco” when it debuted in 1989. Its second generation, the Discovery Series II (model code L318), was introduced in 1998 and continued the model’s legacy through the early 2000s.
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Launch and Nickname
The original Discovery was first released in 1989 and quickly became known as the “Disco” among Land Rover enthusiasts. The second‑generation model, identified as Discovery Series II with the L318 code, arrived on the market in 1998.
Production Span
The L318 was produced from 1998 until 2004, representing the full production run of the Discovery Series II. It follows the first generation (Series I, 1989‑1998) and precedes later Discovery generations.
Mid‑cycle Updates
Throughout its lifecycle the L318 received notable updates, including the 1999‑2002 Discovery II studio refresh and a 2000‑2004 version often referenced as the first‑gen L318. These updates helped keep the model competitive during its production years.
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