Discovery model designations.

[JBM770]

When I went to insure my '99 V8 D2, NRMA asked which model was it, base model or SE because there is a difference in Red Book value by $1200.
On my NSW rego papers the variant is SE7V.
The VIN is SALLTGM33XA######
The features on the vehicle are:
V8 Auto
Seven seats
ACE
Airbag rear
Dual zone front climate control AC
6 CD stacker under drivers seat

Can I tell from the VIN or the Compliance plate whether it's an SE or not?
Should I just go by the variant on the rego papers?

James

[JDNSW]

I'm pretty certain all seven seaters were SE.

John

[JBM770]

Apparently I have an optioned up base model.
The upspec model is an ES and has a better stereo, leather seats and fog lamps.
As per usual the RTA is wrong and have carried over the model variants from the D1.

James

[Islandnomad]

"On my NSW rego papers the variant is SE7V"


You have an SE7. The 7 being 7 seats which all of the upspec SE's had.


I have had a couple of S models with 7 seats too over the years, the S models had cloth seats, whereas the SE's were leather amongst other things.

[twr7cx]

The Land Rover naming conventions are a bit wishy washy when compared to some other vehicle manufacturers ranges which are often very obvious in their progressions from base model to top end.

The D2's available in Australia were no badge, S, ES or SE (in order of pov to luxury).

The D2a's seemed to go no badge, S, SE, HSE - ES was dropped and HSE was added as the new top of the line model.

Then there was the last few models which had the Classic package, but this was an additional package of options, so it could be an S Classic for example. It was only available on the no badge and S models and provided them with some additional luxury extras. The SE and HSE already had all the extras that the Classic package offered in the Town variant and were viewed as being luxury vehicles not suitable for the Country package.

SE and HSE often have a badge stating such on the front fenders. S and ES badge is often found on the rear tall door. No badge models are the base model and have no badge or name designator on the vehicles.

[gavinwibrow]

My 04 D2a is a classic but not S or SE - 5 seater cloth seats, no rubbing edges etc. My neighbor has an S Classic with leather, 7 seats and rubbing bars. Mine has the country pack, his is a town version - go figure?

[twr7cx]

My 04 D2a is a classic but not S or SE - 5 seater cloth seats, no rubbing edges etc. My neighbor has an S Classic with leather, 7 seats and rubbing bars. Mine has the country pack, his is a town version - go figure?


It comes in 2 versions - Town or Country editions, offering customers $5,000 of quality extras for just $500.

The Town or Country themes offer consumers two distinctly different accessory packs, both available for $500 and valued at $5,000.

The DISCOVERY CLASSIC TOWN offers comfort, in-cabin luxury and enhanced interior and exterior style, while the DISCOVERY CLASSIC COUNTRY pays attention to practicality, utility and enhanced touring features.

DISCOVERY CLASSIC TOWN
This vehicle will appeal to customers who recognise the capabilities of the vehicles, but who also want their creature comforts.

Park Distance Control
18" Style 5 Alloys with 255/55 R18 Goodyear Tyres
Full Wheel Arch Mouldings
Leather Interior
Leather Steering Wheel
Carpet Mats, front and rear
Lockable spare Wheel Cover
Side Rubbing Strips
DISCOVERY CLASSIC COUNTRY
The Country pack invites interest from off-road enthusiasts who seek practical accessories to work with their functional lifestyles.

Portable GPS unit
16" Style 3 Alloys with 255/65 R16 Michelin Tyres
Full Wheel Arch Mounding
Waterproof Seat Covers, front and rear
Load space Mat
Rubber Floor Mats, front and rear
Lamp Guards, front and rear
Front Mud flaps
In addition Discovery Classic models are recognized by the distinctive chrome "CLASSIC" badging.

Discovery Classic Town & Country models are based on standard specification 04MY Discovery & 04MY Discovery S vehicles and are offered in – Adriatic Blue, Alveston Red, Chawton White, Epsom Green, Java Black, Maya Gold, Zambezi Silver exterior colour with co-ordinated interior trim options.

Land Rover Discovery Classic - 2004 - Next Car Pty Ltd (http://www.nextcar.com.au/n.landrover.discovery.runout.04may.html)

[JBM770]

Mine doesnt have leather, or fog lamps or the upgrade stereo (Harman Kardon). It doesnt have SE on the back either.

[Fluids]

"Discovery Classic Town & Country models are based on standard specification 04MY Discovery & 04MY Discovery S vehicles and are offered in – Adriatic Blue, Alveston Red, Chawton White, Epsom Green, Java Black, Maya Gold, Zambezi Silver exterior colour with co-ordinated interior trim options."


... mine is a 2004 S Classic Country with 7 seats/SLS, rear A/C, DVD


Colour .... Vienna Green !

[Islandnomad]

"Discovery Classic Town & Country models are based on standard specification 04MY Discovery & 04MY Discovery S vehicles and are offered in – Adriatic Blue, Alveston Red, Chawton White, Epsom Green, Java Black, Maya Gold, Zambezi Silver exterior colour with co-ordinated interior trim options."


... mine is a 2004 S Classic Country with 7 seats/SLS, rear A/C, DVD


Colour .... Vienna Green !





Mine is 2004 S Classic Country with 7 seats/SLS (now springs), no rear A/C, No DVD in Zambesi Silver

[Rok_Dr]

Yep the spec levels and model designations jumped around a bit. the attached is a rough pecking order I put together a while back, based on a number of brochures I had at home.

Cheers

Steve