Ummmm which big 4x4

[willie.macleod]

The big problems appear on the one's that haven't had the later oil pump fitted. Seems on the original version they would snap the casting, taking the timing belt with it. You'd like to think most would have been done by now - particularly on high miler, as they are easy enough (And fairly cheap) to change when doing the timing belts.
DISCO3.CO.UK is your friend for one of these.

This one predates the oil pump casting issue.

 

[Beanwood]

This one predates the oil pump casting issue.

Every day's a school day

 

[stuvy]

Dont worry having owned land rovers before and a mrk 4 vw golf I never go anywhere without break down cover. Having said that my last landy only ever broke down enough to strand someone when my dad drove it. He drove it three times each time it broke down I'm sure it was because he said he didn't like it and it did it just to spite him.

I had that when I said I was gonna sell mine it decided it needed a new alternator

 

[addjunkie]

Mmmm I foresee some head scratching, sharp intakes of breath and stress. Enjoy your new heartache, Ive heard them compared to exwifes. Great ride but glad-its gone

 

[Ruffian]

Nope these knock the bottom ends or head gaskets mainly.

Turbos arent uncommon.

And some people dont do the diesel pump belt as awkward.

 

[Robbie260]

Nope these knock the bottom ends or head gaskets mainly.

Turbos arent uncommon.

And some people dont do the diesel pump belt as awkward.

It had both front and rear belt changed last at 193000 miles so should be ok on that front for a while. Thanks that's good to know, no signs of overheating or water ingress or oil egress so fingers crossed. And bar needing a bit of spinning on the starter no knock or vibration from the engine as of just now hopefully will be ok for a while longer.

 

[stuvy]

It had both front and rear belt changed last at 193000 miles so should be ok on that front for a while. Thanks that's good to know, no signs of overheating or water ingress or oil egress so fingers crossed. And bar needing a bit of spinning on the starter no knock or vibration from the engine as of just now hopefully will be ok for a while longer.

Any plans for it, I love the aero roof racks they do for these

 

[Robbie260]

Any plans for it, I love the aero roof racks they do for these

Service van. Though got to still be useable for everything else so some kind of tool skid to go in the back. Usual prismatic decals, flashing lights etc.

 

[Bobupndown]

The only worrying thing wrong with it is it's a land rover but it doesn't seem to be leaking oil from anywhere.

I'd get that looked at and fixed ASAP.

Which ones suffer cranks?

3.0 Sdv6 generally

 

[Justme]

Not this one, it's too early to be affected.....

What year does it start to be a problem?

 

[Justme]

This one predates the oil pump casting issue.

Again, when is that?


I have an 05 fingers crossed.

 

[Justme]

Ummmm well after saying it's not what I was after I have gone and bought one apologies to @puffernutter I got side tracked and am off the the post office now.

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It has a few faults, permanently says the bonnet is open when it's shut on the dash, in typical land rover fashion the passenger side front air bag or one of the air lines failed on the way home in Glencoe accompanied by a burning smell in the cabin though the compressor seems ok so think that just might have been the heating fan not being on a high enough setting. More than a few body issues but seems very mechanically sound. Total cost £3300 with 203330 miles on the clock.

That sounds like a bit dear.

Just paid £2k for an 05 with about 150k.
Had a few issues but all sorted via a IID BT code reader & programming tool.
Costly for a small obd dongle but well worth it.

Could also be a valve in the front block or a front sensor.

You need to read the codes with an IID BT (if you want to be able to program stuff) or an Autel white if just doing codes.

 

[tom2207]

Genuine , Best of luck , I hope you got a good one , and enjoy it , Health to drive

 

[willie.macleod]

Again, when is that?

I have an 05 fingers crossed.

Up to vin 6a999999, yours should be fine as well. Just how many of us here have early Discovery 3s with ridiculously high miles in daily use?

 

[brewdexta]

I sold my 54 plate D3 early last year, I had it from 5k and about a year old and it had about 120k on it when I sold it. I got 5k for it, but that was a trade in so doesn't really represent true value. The turbo blew a few hundred yards from the dealers when I first got it, replaced under warranty. But engine wise, apart from an over-enthusiastic specialist service centre that wanted to swap everything at every service, it was fine. Suspension/drive train wise, usual wear and tear, apart from most garages not having a clue how to set the suspension up or fault it. I bought an OBD reader, just flogged it on ebay, that helped a little.

It had a few quirks. If you work on the steering and don't zero the steering sensor afterwards, when your flying down the motorway it will think your going in circles at 70mph and put you in limp mode and lower the suspension without giving you any indication of why. However, the Disco3 forum soon revealed that so wasn't much on an issue. The other one was mud getting into the gear selector, there was a mod for that I fitted I seem to remember. Also the rear tailgate cable, I replaced that for pennies, the stealer charges lots.

It had 2 compressors, the first wasn't needed, just swapped out under warranty as part of the fitters flow chart in the dealers when trying to fix an intermittent alarm. It turned out to be a well known issue with the loom connector under near the near-side wheel arch.

The second compressor was needed, after 12 years I guess that's fair wear and tear. I changed all the suspension valves and for about 30 seconds the thing was alarm free but I don't think that would have lasted long, it lasted long enough to trade it in The suspension needed somebody to look at it that knew their stuff. It had been on several big-boy testers at local Land Rover specialist garages and they hadn't been able to suss it. I suspect it was something simple, but I didn't have time to do it myself.

Disco3 forum saved me loads of dosh. I used to print out the likely cause of issues and give it to the local garage. I stayed well away from dealers after the warranty expired, blood sucking lying leeches.

 

[Robbie260]

That sounds like a bit dear.

Just paid £2k for an 05 with about 150k.
Had a few issues but all sorted via a IID BT code reader & programming tool.
Costly for a small obd dongle but well worth it.

Could also be a valve in the front block or a front sensor.

You need to read the codes with an IID BT (if you want to be able to program stuff) or an Autel white if just doing codes.

Hmmmm maybe I did get done over a bit but this one did have a full service history and full year MOT. Thanks for the hints I'll get looking.

Right I'll have a look for one of those signed up to the disco forum.

 

[Moose McAlpine]

I And bar needing a bit of spinning on the starter.

Slow to build fuel pressure?

Usual prismatic decals, flashing lights etc.

Makes it easy for roadside assistance to find you. Smart.

 

[Robbie260]

Slow to build fuel pressure?



Makes it easy for roadside assistance to find you. Smart.

Its going to have road side assistance plastered down the side of it. Possibly the problem but there's no hesitation on putting the foot down so needs further investigation.

 

[RonMig]

too late now, but Delicia here Looks Nice, if someone fancies one...

 

[8ob]

The only worrying thing wrong with it is it's a land rover but it doesn't seem to be leaking oil from anywhere.

Probably got none in it

Bob