Member Since: 18 Mar 2018
Location: Taunton
Posts: 15
Hi,
Seems a good day to be joining the forum,have just taken my Discovery 4 out and picked up a family who wanted to come and view our lab pups, have to say without it would have not made it home. I’m a new owner having recently sold my Defender 110, still hurts but I’m getting there.
Does anybody know of a good independent LR specialist near Taunton, the guy I used is not that good with the newer technology. Thanks
18th Mar 2018 1:47 pm
vanpeebles
Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: North East
Posts: 150
New Discovery 3 owner reporting in, with my first Land Rover. 8)
20th Mar 2018 10:34 am
ibruceuk
Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 105
Hi everyone :)
After owning a D1 300tdi for many years and before that a V8 I decided it's time to move with the times and embrace electronics! (I am a software developer by trade after all!)
So I am now the proud owner of a lovely Disco 3.
I'm already lining the jobs up but my initial ones...
Work out how to get a CHEAP additional key as I only have the one
Get my phone to stay paired
Get the heated front screen working
Replace the cracked SatNav screen
Fit its very first towbar
20th Mar 2018 12:00 pm
Speedyweasle
Member Since: 22 Mar 2018
Location: Wales
Posts: 1
Hey from a frightened newbie!
Hey guys - been having a browse around the forum and found a wealth of knowledge from a vast range of people on here.
I entered into 4x4 world about 4 years ago buying a D22 Navara and before anything, I did the engine MOD before it had chance to chuck its guts. Ive found that it is sadly now coming to the end of its life and being a bit bored of it, I've been looking to get something a bit nicer but still very capable off-road. I love the Disco 3 and had the chance to sit in one a few weeks ago. I haven't driven one yet but Ill be honest I dont think I'm going to need to.
My concerns are what I buy into and the problems I can expect. Should I be looking for something in particular when looking for one and are there models to avoid?
I was at a garage today and one of the mechanics basically told me to stay Japanese and get something newer. Im not sure what to do really and I would be really appreciative of some experienced advice.
Hope you guys dont mind me posting! Thanks in advance!
Cheers
22nd Mar 2018 1:56 pm
Parky63
Member Since: 10 Apr 2017
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 401
Speedy,
Firstly welcome. Volumes of stuff on here. Just search the site for D3 buyers guide.
Member Since: 20 Mar 2018
Location: ex14 3nz
Posts: 1
Hi everyone,
New to the forum.... but have been lurking for a while reading through the threads!
Just picked up today a 12 plate D4 XS. New to Land Rovers and looking forward to learning a lot more about them here on the forum.
Have to say love it already!!!
22nd Mar 2018 6:57 pm
Dfer
Member Since: 23 Mar 2018
Location: Midlands
Posts: 3
Hello
Hi,
New here, I have a D4, it's had a few issues, threw an alternator last year, tie bars and relative suspension bits this year and a battery, low mileage, looks like front end suspension issues soon to come, all in the joys of owning a landy.
Had a D3, range rover sport v6 and v8, several D2, 90s, 110s, series landys.
Returning to the fold after a trip to the dark side (BMW X3) and a Disco Sport which was traded in for a 2016 Disco 4 Graphite.
How on earth did I manage without a heated steering wheel!
It’s refreshing reading the posts on here... the Disco Sport forum is full of doom and gloom.
Having said that I had no problems, it just wasn’t a real Disco.
Good to be back! FFRR Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
Disco4 Graphite, Fuji white.
Disco Sport
(BMW X3)
Disco4 XS
Freelander 2 HSE
(Hyundai Santa Fe)
Disco TD5
Disco TDi
Defender 110 TDi 200
26th Mar 2018 1:47 pm
Stumog
Member Since: 24 Mar 2018
Location: Bristol
Posts: 171
Hi all
Just picked up a disco 3 05 plate.
Need a smart car for work and could find a reasonable priced landcruiser.
This will mainly be a roadish car as I have a 80 series for my toy
Based just outside Bristol so would be good if people are close to share there owner stories
Regards Stu
26th Mar 2018 7:15 pm
phminell
Member Since: 26 Mar 2018
Location: paris
Posts: 11
Wheel bearing kit bolts
Hi all,
I'm the very happy owner of a Disco 3 since last month
I love fixing things and doing the mecanics on my cars.
I just changed the front wheels bearings (bought a wheel bearing kit).
unfortunately, one of the bolts broke-up when I unscrewed it.
I managed to finish the job and mount the new kit, but with only 3 bolts out of 4.
Do you know where I can buy one (this is a 15 metric bolt, pretty long).
Thanks for your help !
Philippe
26th Mar 2018 9:12 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4620
Hi There,
I've been a member for a little over a year now, so firstly sincere apologises for not making contact sooner!
I live in the far south west of Ireland, in a remote area where you have to learn to do things yourself. Its 100 mile round trip to the nearest LR dealer, so DISCO.CO.UK has been an absolute life saver in keeping my Disco hale and hearty. A very big thank you to all contributors for the incredible repository of information available. Well done on an absolutely fantastic site.
As I'm here can I ask if anyone has fitted a reverse camera and monitor from scratch to a D3? My D3 is a commercial and does not have a factory monitor. So I'm looking to fit a rear "wired" camera that can see the tow hitch, and a monitor that will fill the dash space of the factory unit. I have seen the cam that fits into the number plate lamp, but don't know if it can see the tow hitch! Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated.
28th Mar 2018 5:28 pm
Wayne S
Member Since: 28 Mar 2018
Location: South Wales
Posts: 15
newbie in need of advice
HelloAll from south wales , ive been lurking the forum for a few years whenever ive had a problem and found the results with ease and you all seem a freindly bunch
so , the last problem was the tourque converter which i had fitted from a reputable company named on here many times . They did advise when they test drove that it's a tiny bit slow on occasions changing down but nothing significant . On inspection they said there is slight waer on the splines , nothing too drastic . I had the car back last week and it was fab , none of the vibrating , it was lovely to drive , like when i bought it . Four days later and i have a slight woo hoo ( please dont laugh)when in park , when i select a gear its slightly louder and when reved it increses in line with the rev range , as it does when driven .You can hardly hear it from cold but it gets worse as the car warms up . I know a few garages , ive popped in to two , and asked a friend who works with buses and they have advised first opinion would be a noisy torque converter . Would they be correct in advising that the is the only thing spinning within the gearbox on tick over ?
Or is there anything around that area which could make a simular noise from the engine ?
i'm after some advice prior to my taking the car back to the garage ,and looking like a fool as its not a rogue torque converter ?
thanks for your help in advance
wayne
28th Mar 2018 6:05 pm
Melipiyein
Member Since: 28 Mar 2018
Location: Maule, Chile
Posts: 1
Hello... Regards from Chile
Hello everyone, i'm new in the website, but not a new with my Disco3.
I hope to be a contribution.
Regards.
Melipiyein
28th Mar 2018 8:04 pm
Lamont
Member Since: 29 Mar 2018
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 3
Hello, hi there.
First Landy.
First Forum.
I am both excited to drive and scared to maintain this exotic beast!
Thanks for having me.
29th Mar 2018 12:32 am
Janderooy
Member Since: 29 Mar 2018
Location: Spain
Posts: 1
Hi my name is Jordi, living near Barcelona (Spain) and found this site in while researching buying a D4
Great site from what i see so far and hopefully find the D4 im looking for really soon.
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