My mechanic says DiscoII's untill 2002 were a problem

[johhnyD]

My mechanic says Disco II's untill 2002 were a problem..is this true? I am loking to buy one but would like some feedback.
many thanks
JohnnyD

[Bytemrk]

I don't think he knows what he's talking about JohhnyD.

See my reply to your original post in the General section.

Also if you update your profile to let us know where you are - someone may be able to direct you to a more helpful Landrover mechanic in your area.

Mark

[johhnyD]

Thanks Mark, but I have now come across quite a few posts re early disco II's, not good news! ('disco engine meltdown in tech forum etc).
I can't afford a 2003 when the problems seemed to have been sorted.
Johnny D

[incisor]

there are some that are not well built, but the majority are. you only hear about the bad ones as a general rule.

same applies to every brand...

much rather have a 2001 disco than a 3.0 litre nissan of the same vintage thats for sure....

or a turbo diesel yota with IFS...

perspective is a funny thing.

no matter what brand 4wd you buy ALWAYS get a specialist to inspect before purchase....

[tombraider]

Dec 1999 TD5 here.... Worked offroad quite a lot.

265-75-16 tyres, ECU upgrade, Intercooler upgrade.

Tons of mods, driven hard...

No problems what so ever...

I think your mechanics very very mistaken!

This vehicle has been a dream to own and use!

Cheers
Mike

[sclarke]

I've also heard that all Toyota landcruisers built before 2007 have had problems...............

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[George130]

Originally posted by sclarke
I've also heard that all Toyota landcruisers built before 2007 have had problems...............

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[stevesub]

Friend in NZ has a 2001 TD5 Disco and had a new engine, 2 x turbos, new gearbox and now has a leaking airbag in the suspension. It is back in the workshop right now due to lack of power. Also heaps of other smaller problems. They bought a lemon and in our experience being around the clubs, their experience is unique to their vehicle.

Has not stopped them from buying LR's though, they have just bought a brand new Defender110 and have 5 other Landrovers in their family (3 Discos, 2 x 110's).

[Bytemrk]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Thanks Mark, but I have now come across quite a few posts re early disco II's, not good news! ('disco engine meltdown in tech forum etc).
I can't afford a 2003 when the problems seemed to have been sorted.
Johnny D[/b][/quote]


Don't forget Johhny - many people jump on forums like this as quick as they can when something goes wrong..... not too many regularly post how they have been driving around un eventfully... :?

So sure you will find people that have had problems ( Many caused by not servicing and maintaining the vehicle well).... but as Incisor said... every brand and model of vehicles has the odd one that is not good... generally though I still believe your " Landrover mechanic" is wrong.

anyway hope the site helps you.... cause there is more knowledge on Landrovers here than yoiu will find in 99% of workshops - even the specialists..

Cheers, Mark

[LandyAndy]

Hi Johny
I bought a 99 Disco2 TD5 in august last year,198000ks,now 208000.No major probs at all,and I do push it hard off-road,thats what I bought it for.Very happy sofar,but I may add early model and huge amount of electronics on the vehicle does play on my mind.It is a Landy after all,and Ive had a few Series Landys over the years.
I dont think you have mutch to worry about,Nissans,Tojos,Jeeps and Mitsis all have their own inbuilt hassels.
Goodluck
Andrew

[barney]

yes, you usually only hear about the bad ones.
but, a mate of mine in the workshop of a landy dealership did tell us when we were after a d2, not to get anything before 2003. this was mainly because all of the common problems associated wit the early ones, had been sorted in the later models.
of course, in true land rover style, as soon as they'd got the thing reliable and working properly, they dump it and bring out a new model. the d3.
now we wait to see what new f^%$#-ups they have in store.
i don't know specifics, but there has been some common problems already with the rr vogues and sports. i know one was a small part within the aircompressor for the suspension. firstly, rather than go with the proven unit of the D2's, they sourced a new compressor, then went looking for someone who could make it cheaper. one of the parts in it that was replaced with a cheaper part, is failing repeatedly.

[johhnyD]

Many thanks for all the advice, much appreciated. Especially as the only experience I have with Land Rovers is when i was 8 years old and living on a dairy farm in Sussex and was taught to drive on one (1958!), my second memory is being driven by my older sister across a ploughed field and my passenger door came open and I fell out and she didn't stop!

Now i live in tasmania and there are no TDi's or Disco II's for sale EVER, so that means finding sometging on the mainland which is tough.

Thanks again
JohnnyD

[Phoenix]

I don;t know where you are looking, but there are usually a few in the trading post, or the examiner classifieds. Not a lot of TDI's, but a few.

[pgf]

Hi, Got a d2 2000 with 125K v8 on lpg and have had a few minor things but no major mechanical problems, just like any car, but it has always got me home no matter what. Got no real complaints

PGF