Advertise on DISCO4.COM
Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors
  Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Groups · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In  
DISCO4.COM > Maintenance & Mods (D3)

Is it worth repairing or should go spares n repairs
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
TomNyorks
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2021
Location: N yorkshire
Posts: 4
Is it worth repairing or should go spares n repairs

Hi all. I’m just looking for a bit of advice. After failing its recent mot I’m not sure weather to repair or get rid. On the whole the car is tidy, it’s in pretty good condition for it’s age and has always driven sweet. It’s a 56 plate XS model.

The HDC fault started coming on and I wasn’t sure if it was due to low battery as the car wasn’t used much. I did manage to drive the car and check the hdc worked and all the air suspension worked fine but this would all be disabled once the intermittent fault appears.

I took it for its MOT and I think some of the problems with the hdc are linked to the issues found.

I’ll upload a copy of the test sheet.

What would you do? Repair the car at a cost of around £1500 or sell it as spares n repairs? I only use it on weekends as I have a van for work so it does around 2k miles a year.

Any help or advice would be welcome

Thanks
Tom.  
Post #22144341st Mar 2021 10:27 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Admirable
 


Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Fife
Posts: 1017

Ukraine 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

This will all depend on the fail sheet?

You could post your reg number on here and this will allow the test results to be viewed online. Not everyone wants to reveal their reg number online so it's your choice.  
Post #22144561st Mar 2021 12:15 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
TomNyorks
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2021
Location: N yorkshire
Posts: 4



Sorry I hadn’t realised the test wasn’t attached.  
Post #22145121st Mar 2021 5:43 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Pete K
 


Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10374

England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini RedDiscovery 3

full size clickable

Click image to enlarge



Yes HDC issue could well be low battery

As you have a Van I guess your good with your hands.

Time to learn DIY car mechanics and fix the rear brakes yourself Laughing
Think of it as a project!

Lots of guides on here and youtube videos.

Maybe get the garage to do the suspension. That's no fun for a learner

Pipes





You don't need to change the lines all the way to the front.
Just to a point where they are good.

Put cling flim over the brake tank to make air tight, to prevent the tank draining down complely, as its a pain for a diyer to get the air out  
Post #22145141st Mar 2021 5:47 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Beanwood
 


Member Since: 16 Oct 2016
Location: Nr Bristol
Posts: 58

United Kingdom 

Wow - how does brake lines, brakes and suspension come to £1500?

Discs and pads all round - an easy DIY job?

Brake pipes/hoses and a suspension arm pin - nowhere near £1500 surely?  
Post #22145331st Mar 2021 6:50 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
motorworks
 


Member Since: 14 Nov 2019
Location: Usk
Posts: 401

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

The fail sheet does not describe a well maintained car, in good condition. You can repair it to pass an MOT, but I would expect further issues before long. The rear brake pipes are not an easy DIY fix (join) nor is the suspension arm. Chris  
Post #22145521st Mar 2021 7:50 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
TT___50
 


Member Since: 07 May 2017
Location: God’s own Country
Posts: 171

United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Tonga GreenDiscovery 3

This could be the start of the money pit as more maintenance issues arise month by month. A lack of ongoing investment will often lead to a shopping list like this.  
Post #22145551st Mar 2021 7:58 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
TomNyorks
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2021
Location: N yorkshire
Posts: 4

I’d be more than happy doing the pads and discs myself but with the other bits I’m just not sure. The garage said it could be around £1200 just to get the minimum done for its test then I’d need to look at tyres and the list of advisory’s? It’s a tough decision, I do love my land rover but at the same time it has to be justified when money is so tight (and so am I!)  
Post #22145571st Mar 2021 7:59 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
TomNyorks
 


Member Since: 01 Mar 2021
Location: N yorkshire
Posts: 4

That is my main worry. Maybe this is just the start!  
Post #22145591st Mar 2021 8:00 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Chawks
 


Member Since: 10 Aug 2016
Location: Dorset
Posts: 89

United Kingdom 

I'd be ringing around and getting a few quotes before deciding. Also you mention being tight ...what's going to cost more, fixing it or buying a new car?  
Post #22145821st Mar 2021 9:10 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
F355GTS
 


Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: North Hampshire
Posts: 849

United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 4

First thing I'd do is replace the brake light bulb 👍 Mark  
Post #22145851st Mar 2021 9:22 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274

United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

The problem with a lot of them defects, is once you get into them they evolve upwards!  
Post #22145931st Mar 2021 10:00 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Display posts from the last:  
Post Reply Back to top
Page 1 of 1
Jump to:  
< Previous Topic | Next Topic >


Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



DISCO4.COM Copyright © 2004-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DISCO3.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums
DISCO4.COM is independent and not affiliated to Land Rover.
Switch to Mobile Site