> And you’ll want to be careful going round corners too. The Discovery’s high-sided shape and soft suspension means it rolls about quite a lot. The steering is well weighted but there’s not enough feedback to give you confidence.

>You’ll need space to park the Discovery as it is a very large car. It’s difficult to negotiate narrow streets too but you can get used to it.

>This generation of Discovery is now over three years old and Land Rover has already mentioned a new, improved Discovery is due for 2014.

Business Car Manager road test verdict

For SME business owners or directors, who needs a rugged and spacious off-roader with a hint of luxury, the Discovery makes the perfect choice, whether you run it privately and then re-imburse yourself with business mileage or as a company car.

The Discovery’s SDV6 diesel engine is the ideal match and you’ll find yourself looking forward to long motorway journeys in the comfortable and quiet cabin.

And at weekends, whether you tow a horsebox or a sailing dinghy, there’s 3500kgs towing capacity.

The Discovery is certainly not cheap to run from the point of view of your company car finance, and it is due to be replaced in the next couple of years but that doesn’t stop the Discovery being a fantastic all-round car.

Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE 255hp Auto – the low down