Member Since: 28 Jul 2022
Location: Leamington Spa
Posts: 3
Hi from Micalee
Hello everyone. I have come onto this forum to do some research as I am keen to buy a Disco 4 (one of the later models (2016)). I have heard many horror stories about reliability and huge running costs and would be keen to get your real life experiences.
1. What are the most common failings and are there warranties that cover these? (I once had a 2012 TDV8 RRS and airbags and EGR valves went, both costly, but both covered on warranty.)
2. What's real time mpg? (I have to be honest, I sold my RRS because of the fuel costs but hoping the SDV6 is better economy).
3. Do these need servicing every year? Are there service plans which make this cheaper?
Really, only thing holding me back is the cost of yearly services (from what I have read) and the thought of forking out thousands on failings that are not covered.
28th Jul 2022 11:20 am
PaulGa
Member Since: 03 May 2022
Location: Reigate & Winchester
Posts: 6
HELLO
Hi all,
I have 65 plate Discovery 4 HSE which I bought about three months ago, and just wanted to say Hi and thank you all for the great information on this forum….
Paul.
30th Jul 2022 12:11 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
Hi Paul, welcome to the madness, and to having an empty wallet! Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
30th Jul 2022 12:30 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72799
Yep, time to up the credit card limit.
30th Jul 2022 12:34 pm
Alex_J
Member Since: 30 Jul 2022
Location: Paris
Posts: 6
Hi There
Hello from France !
I am a new Disco4 owner, 2012 TDV6 ! Will be used for mountain dwelling in the Alps.
High mileage one, 246K Km, well maintained with full engine overhaul recently, just now need to work on the air suspension & brakes for a full refresh.
Cheers
Alex.
30th Jul 2022 4:56 pm
Brewstabmxer
Member Since: 31 Jul 2022
Location: Kingston upon Hull
Posts: 1
Hi all just bought a D4 for the wives family wagon I have had D2s over the years and my dad has a D4 HSElux.
31st Jul 2022 10:58 am
LRD4GAB
Member Since: 05 Nov 2020
Location: Tamworth
Posts: 473
Thought you would have had more sense , hope you enjoy it
31st Jul 2022 11:34 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Welcome all to the joys of disco ownership
Now Brewstabmixer is someone with a BIG wallet - owns a D4 and wives!!
Brewstabmxer wrote:
Hi all just bought a D4 for the wives family wagon .
Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
31st Jul 2022 3:06 pm
Mark_Kent
Member Since: 02 Aug 2022
Location: Kent
Posts: 12
New to Disco 3
Hello everyone,
Hopefully I've come to the right place.....
I have inherited a Disco 3 2007 from a family member who fell ill and is unable to rectify the faults (and I think there are a few) and would love to return it with most of them done or at least I can say I tried.
Its a Disco 2007 HSE with a few age related marks but in pretty good shape and seems to have all the bells and whistles. It drives well and is not smoking so that's a positive I guess.
The list is quite long but the main two at the moment is the brakes and the dreaded suspension. The brakes work although they are rock solid at time with very little stopping power
The suspension comes up with a fault and tells me to reduce speed.... I think this could be the ride height sensor on the NSL rear according to the dash graphic so will take a look at that. Someone said to check with Land Rover that a recall was completed on the brake system?
Mot warning on( Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front) so that will have to be done..... is that a biggy?
The parking sensors don't seem to work neither does the maps.
Enough to be getting on with for now I think.
Thanks in advance for any help
M
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2nd Aug 2022 9:36 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
Hi Mark and welcome to the joys of Discovery ownership albeit only temporary
If you do a search on here for Bodsy's brake bible that should tell you everything you need to know to sort that issue.
For the suspension issues I would suggest getting the codes read and then posting the codes in a new topic in the Maintenance section of the forum and I'm sure you'll get some help. The code reader of choice is the IID BT but that is expensive. An alternative is the Autel Maxi AP200 (white)
For the parking sensors - again the search function on here will help you.
Good luck Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
2nd Aug 2022 12:03 pm
Mark_Kent
Member Since: 02 Aug 2022
Location: Kent
Posts: 12
Thanks Ian
That's a great place to start I'll let you know how I get on.
Edited due to stupid question sorry lol
Mark
2nd Aug 2022 4:47 pm
balloonengineer
Member Since: 05 Aug 2022
Location: kent
Posts: 15
hello
Hello All
Im a member of martins FFRR forum, but sadly a drunk driver has just written off my beloved Range Rover.
Debating about going back to Discoveries.
I have loads of posts on FFRR site, do I have to build up loads again till I can post a wanted advert?
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
5th Aug 2022 12:15 pm
amd550
Member Since: 08 Aug 2022
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1
hi thanks for letting me join. just got a d3 and found this website
hopfully if I need anything it should be on here
8th Aug 2022 11:19 pm
Christosbi
Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: Athens
Posts: 1
Hello
I’m christos from Greece, I dreamed as a child, to buy a Land Rover discovery. That time has come so I did my research and I found your site through a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/ChristianMuth
I find this site very interesting and educational. I hope you guys help me in my future problem that I’m sure I will have one!
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, hope you enjoy it 
... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
