The service and repair manual for the 1996 Land Rover Discovery — the 4.0L V8 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Land Rover published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V8 — 241 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE7 Sport Utility 4-Door · SD Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 111 complaints · 43 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Discovery manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 62
- General Information 1,544
- Accessories & Equipment 163
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 65
- Body & Frame 92
- Maintenance 22
- Brakes 136
- Restraints 40
- Drivelines & Axles 11
- Steering 89
- Electrical 76
- Suspension 28
- Engine Mechanical 98
- Transmission 90
- Engine Performance 524
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Oil Pressure At 2,400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Discovery
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 12E010000If this increased vibration warning sign is ignored, catastrophic failure of the drive coupling can.
Owners have filed 111 complaints and Land Rover has issued 43 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Discovery. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Discovery manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Discovery?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 4.0L V8 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, SE7 Sport Utility 4-Door, SD Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Land Rover published for this year.
What 1996 Discovery problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Discovery, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Land Rover dealers.
Does it include 1996 Discovery wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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