Land Rover Discovery vs Nissan Patrol
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Nissan Patrol wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 25 282 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Discovery | Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 824 700 | R 1 779 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 31 893/m | R 31 110/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 097 570 | R 1 122 852 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 727 130 | R 657 048 |
| Value after 5 years | R 810 508 | R 864 199 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Mainstream |
Land Rover Discovery →
Five generations of Discovery have been sold in South Africa, and the Disco 3 and 4 in particular became the default upmarket family off-roader and towing vehicle. The current model soldiers on in a pared-back six-derivative range from around R1.8 million. Older diesels are plentiful used but air suspension and electronics wear down values.
Known for: seven-seat family off-roader
Nissan Patrol →
Patrol competed in SA as the big ladder-frame alternative to the Land Cruiser, ending with the V8-powered Y62 that was quietly withdrawn in early 2025. Only 81 units were registered in 2024, with a final list price of R1,779,900. Overlanders rate its ability and value for money, but heavy fuel use hurts resale.
Known for: v8 muscle for towing and dunes
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Land Rover Discovery or the Nissan Patrol?
The Nissan Patrol. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 60% for the Land Rover Discovery, a gap of 3 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Land Rover Discovery loses about R 727 130 over three years and the Nissan Patrol loses about R 657 048. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Land Rover Discovery runs about R 31 893 per month and the Nissan Patrol about R 31 110, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.