955i Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Anyone have any tips on what to look out for when buying a Discovery of this age? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 buy something else you will thank me later in life,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I had an '03 ES model and I wouldnt buy another one electric window servos bubbling under window seals leaking sunroofs ABS sensor lights - in fact all the warning lights - that's why they are called Discos. mine was an auto and would go into "limp mode" if i changed from reverse to drive too quickly. there are other faults (Google is your friend) - in fact this guy has made his own website for faults - >HERE< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I had an '03 ES model and I wouldnt buy another one electric window servos bubbling under window seals leaking sunroofs ABS sensor lights - in fact all the warning lights - that's why they are called Discos. mine was an auto and would go into "limp mode" if i changed from reverse to drive too quickly. there are other faults (Google is your friend) - in fact this guy has made his own website for faults - >HERE< see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilvy Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hmmm the dreaded Td5 ... my friend is a landrover specialist owns his own garage and he couldn't wait to get rid of his own Td5 Disco ... lots of electrical problems etc, rear suspension problems must i go on ... he now owns 2 Defenders ... his and hers lol ... not sure if there 300's or Td5's ... but i know he had a whole load of problems with the Disco ... shame as there a lovely motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Corrosion boot floor, front inner wings under battery box and liners tend to wear holes around the fitments , body mountings esp first one on floor pan and forward of rear wheel arch, footwells, Rear door sill, check rear door hinge is not dropping. Check front swivels for pitting and lubrication, brake discs, and diff housings (leaks or bad corrosion) all of the above can be a deal breaker if the car has been used to launch boats. TD5 engine should have had a injection replacement loom due to a design fault causing ingress of oil which works its way back to the ECU. The TD5 ECU does not reset get a fault and you have to visit the dealer to clear the fault. For my money I would not go beyond the 300TDi but then I have EP90 running in my veins and a big tool box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilvy Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Corrosion boot floor, front inner wings under battery box and liners tend to wear holes around the fitments , body mountings esp first one on floor pan and forward of rear wheel arch, footwells, Rear door sill, check rear door hinge is not dropping. Check front swivels for pitting and lubrication, brake discs, and diff housings (leaks or bad corrosion) all of the above can be a deal breaker if the car has been used to launch boats. TD5 engine should have had a injection replacement loom due to a design fault causing ingress of oil which works its way back to the ECU. The TD5 ECU does not reset get a fault and you have to visit the dealer to clear the fault. For my money I would not go beyond the 300TDi but then I have EP90 running in my veins and a big tool box. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have a TD5 2002 and it is fantastic but i got all the ACE removed and opted for anti-roll bars, they are the most practical do it all around imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 in fact this guy has made his own website for faults - >HERE< Cheers for the input In fairness though, his site is not just about the faults, he is just listing things that have gone wrong with his but there is no indication of timeframe or his general use of the vehicle (considering he states he likes 'wading' and is gearing it up to cross a Moroccan desert!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I bought an 03 td5 a year ago and love it. I bought the model without ACE or aircon (less things to go wrong). Look out for oil leaks from the fuel pressure regulator as this is a very common fault. Also leaky front windscreens , back door dropped on its hinges, oil in the ecu. Rust shouldnt be too much of a problem on the later td5's. Mine has been chipped giving better performance and slightly better economy. Its a good all round fishing and shooting waggon :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks for all the views guys I have three that I will hopefully be going to look at on Saturday so will let you know the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 955i Dont be put off I had one quality motor I have top spec ES model I found the air suspenion great for loading my large lab into the back and saves his joints jumping out and my back. I hitch and unhitch loaded trailes great lower pickup etc. If it missing it will be the injector harness red plug next to battery box full off oil. You want the rear suspenison air bags replaced within the last year with invocies to prove geniune dulops not S??parts items. I sold mine at a profit and only sold it to fund a new chipper . All the best OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeylove Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I hope the three your going to look at werent at craddocks (ive just had the best one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumacher Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 i used to do alot of bodywork for a local land rover dealership, and they used to say behind closed doors that 70% of there work was warranty work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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