Member Since: 19 Apr 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 10
[Wanted] - Disco 2, 3 or 4
Hi all, this is my second only post and am a brand new member currently without a Disco (but do have a modified 1964 Series 2) but very much in the market for one. I’m open to the right vehicle be it a 2, 3, or 4. I want to get it ready for greenlaning and off grid camping with roof tent etc. I’m not bothered by high spec as I want (don’t we all) a reliable fault free, relatively low hassle, car. Tax is an issue though so don’t want to spend more than £450 per year on that so the model is important on that front. I’m new to the wonderful world of Discos so any advice and pointers hugely welcome.
I hope it’s ok to ask for advice about ones I spot to get a learned perspective on ads. Where is the best place here to ask that?
Thanks in advance and happy motoring.
YS
19th Apr 2024 8:44 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
Hi
Would first start off by deciding what ur budget is plse , then what engine be it petrol or diesel , if u go for the later 3/4 a scanner , multimeter and charger is very useful to have as part of ur tool kit
Other expenses are of course if u will be doing all the work yourself or having to rely on garages
Can only personally speak about the D3/4’s , they will wear out quicker being heavy brakes , wishbone bushes etc so have to factor in those expenses, along with timing belts every 7 x years ( diesel )
Would buy one from other forum member as then at least u know it’s been looked after , with it being a Land Rover and full of electronics it won’t always be fault free , another reason to get a scanner , the gap iid is the best which are around £460 but pay for themselves very quickly
There’s of course crank issues in diesel models, they are extremely nice to drive , plenty of room but do need looking after one way or another , hope that helps a little
19th Apr 2024 9:53 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
Here’s just a few links ref buying , plenty more on the forum if u search for “ buying a D3 “ or D4 in the search bar alot more will come up
Member Since: 19 Apr 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 10
Thank you very much gstuart. I’ll read all that continue my thinking…
19th Apr 2024 10:03 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
Ur so welcome , forgot to add insurance has seriously increased this year , seems the higher u go up in the trim level the higher the premiums
Hope u find what ur looking for, tons of info on here along with very knowledgeable members
19th Apr 2024 10:06 am
NavyDoc
Member Since: 11 Jan 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 144
If you want to pay less than £450 a year tax your options are a Discovery 3 registered before March 2006 or a Discovery 4 Commercial (which has front seats only) although aftermarket rear seat conversions are available.
19th Apr 2024 4:18 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13936
Go into this with your eyes wide open. You can't run and maintain these beasties on the 'cheap'. Whilst these is much you can do at home if your a good mechanic it can get very expensive very quickly if you get a wrong un.
As for road tax, bear in mind the cheaper tax cars are now between 18-20 years old.
Having said that, get a good one and look after it and they are the best car LR has built. 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
19th Apr 2024 5:12 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
Plus 1 Moo
Can’t believe in the way it still drives so nicely after turning 20 x years old next year, still my favourite landy so far
19th Apr 2024 6:14 pm
Yondersafari
Member Since: 19 Apr 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 10
Thank you all for your help so far folks, this is by far the best forum I’ve ever been on!
(need to readjust my budget as now need to replace my wife’s car too! )
19th Apr 2024 6:33 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13936
Looks OK. Sell the Roofrack and roof tent and there's £1500 back. 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
19th Apr 2024 6:53 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13670
Good call ^^
Must confess I was surprised at the price for one that’s done nearly 200k
As a side note any that are fitted with sidesteps would check the sills for rust as they can become a water traps
19th Apr 2024 7:10 pm
Yondersafari
Member Since: 19 Apr 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 10
Thank you Moo and gstuart and NavyDoc!
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19th Apr 2024 8:36 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13936
Agree. Get the side steps off 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
19th Apr 2024 8:49 pm
Jimbob42
Member Since: 23 Mar 2022
Location: Leicester
Posts: 135
Will be selling this soon. 94k, full history with a lot of recent engine maintenance including glow plugs and gaskets known to leak! Being a GS it’s fairly basic, but mechanically it’s very good and drives well. Gearbox is mint and drives spot on. No advisories. Not sure which wheels it will be on yet, but they will be in very good condition with good even wear premium tyres.
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1st May 2024 9:26 pm
Yondersafari
Member Since: 19 Apr 2024
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 10
Hi Jimbob42, thanks for the post. Have the belts been replaced recently? Got some more pics? How much do you want for it?
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