Member Since: 07 May 2022
Location: Leeds
Posts: 6
New Land Rover owner 07 tdv6 GS
Hey everyone just bought my first disco 3 . I love it ! I have a few questions if anyone could help me out ? I think it’s got an upgraded grill and lights the grill has an eagle like badge that Iv not seen before ? I also had a look under the cab it’s quiet rusty and needs a new prop shaft , I bought it as full service history apart from 21 missing turns out it was due it’s belt and water pump doing with major service . Iv been quoted £1800-1900 for all the work doing ,my question is are they worth putting that sort of money in ? Also bad smell of burnt fumes every time I get out the car. Iv added pics of my new beauty
7th May 2022 9:23 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13803
Welcome. No pics though.
These Beasties are now very cheap to buy, but alas the running costs can be very high.
As lovely as they are to drive, a good service history is key, otherwise you end up rectifying the poor service and maintenance of the previous owner.
Also find a good Indie that knows the inside out and upside down of these wagons. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
After successfully uploading, just click on the image to add to your post.
But here you go ...
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Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
7th May 2022 9:36 pm
Dannypd
Member Since: 07 May 2022
Location: Leeds
Posts: 6
Sorry I’m still trying to figure how to work the site ha I will try add them again! Yes your right I would love to get it top notch again but since Iv bought it Iv heard a lot of people say they break for the fun of it 😅 it’s got a lot of stamps only missing year 15 & 21 but unfortunately not much paperwork for work carried out. Millage is 155k . Think I need to find myself an indie
Someone may be along to correct me but I think JAS are in your part of the world and are highly respected..
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
7th May 2022 10:03 pm
Dannypd
Member Since: 07 May 2022
Location: Leeds
Posts: 6
Hi dean Thank you for the pics ! Yes Iv just give JAS a quick Google there an hour from me I think I’ll give them a ring on Monday
7th May 2022 10:14 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4138
Nice motor! You might want to remove the removable tow-bar before someone else does it for you! If it’s stuck there is lots of advice on how to free it on the interweb.
Definitely not a standard grill, if you can post a photo of the badge that may help?
Best of luck getting it sorted, make sure it’s had the upgraded oil pump fitted (or have it done when you get the belts done), far more important than the water pump I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
7th May 2022 11:00 pm
Dannypd
Member Since: 07 May 2022
Location: Leeds
Posts: 6
Yes good idea regards to the tow bar because it won’t get used anyway! Here is a better pic of the grill 😁
8th May 2022 11:09 am
Motolab
Member Since: 18 Oct 2019
Location: Sleen
Posts: 1815
Hardware wrote:
Welcome aboard!
After successfully uploading, just click on the image to add to your post.
I know, proper reading (or better the whole text) is difficult these days, but still it might be helpfull
So no pictures again Best regards
Harold
Always looking for Pre '55's & Pre war British Motorcycles! knowing or having one for sale? PM please. I visit the UK 6 times a year
Ps. I edit my texts quite often, english is not my native language, so I will edit My “typo’s” etc.
8th May 2022 2:34 pm
Dannypd
Member Since: 07 May 2022
Location: Leeds
Posts: 6
8th May 2022 3:46 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13803
Sorry, that's hideous. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
8th May 2022 3:57 pm
Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
Another good indie not far from you is R & R Landrover at Tockwith, just outside Wetherby. Always had excellent service from these guys.
9th May 2022 6:30 am
RogB
Member Since: 15 Jun 2018
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 1637
I think that grille badge is HAWKE styling...... not the best IMO but you do have the latest rear lights which look great on a black Disco
Nice looking D3 and will be spot on once the mechanicals are sorted 2011 D4 XS 305 MY12 - gone but not forgotten
2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
9th May 2022 7:32 am
Dannypd
Member Since: 07 May 2022
Location: Leeds
Posts: 6
Could anyone help me out please , my handbrake is stuck on Iv tried pulling the quick release but it’s just not working? Tia
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