How do I confirm a vehicle's spec?

[Jpdv]

Hi folks, new in here. Just about to pull the trigger on a Disco 4 (2015 build).

But before I do, one simple question which is turning out not to be so simple to answer...
How can I confirm the spec? (TDV6, SE, or HSE?).

Sounds daft, I know, but:

1. Seller is advertising as SE.
2. Vehicle is one without the spec ID marking on the back right of the tailgate.
3. Cannot find online a simple checklist or spec configuration for Discovery 4 - lots of spec lists that give engine size, weights etc, but I can't find one that details what is 'on' each model .

Pointers:

I actually know it's not an HSE, because the seats don't have armrests/memory function.
Have used the VIN tool online, no help there. (bit like point 3 above, it just tells me that it's a 3.0 L diesel discovery 4 - is the 3 L engine a definitive pointer on a 2015 build, or was it common to all specs at this point? This could be the answer?)
Have sighted an original LR service doc from the owner, which bizarrely lists it as a 'TDV6 HSE'. (It isn't, unless someone specified it without the electric front seats, and he's the original owner and did not...)
The front seats are completely non-electric.

Any views? any simple, easy way of confirming the actual spec?

Thanks!

[cripesamighty]

A simple way would be to go onto the TOPIx website and put in the VIN to see what specs come up. My D3 is too old to show up but yours should still be OK.

Home | TOPIx (https://topix.landrover.jlrext.com)

[Jpdv]

Thanks mate, but no... That just gives me the following - still no definitive answer on actual spec....

TOPIx Vehicle Summary

SALLAAAN5GA782455
Model Discovery 4 / L319
Model year:2016




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[chuck]

From memory the TDV6 is different to an SE which should be an SDV6 SE.

I had a 2016 SDV6 SE which had electric seats and armrests as standard.

From memory the TDV6 was a 3 litre but had less power & torque.

Not absolutely positive but that's how i remember it.

[Dagilmo]

I have a 2015 SE. SDV6. It only has Discovery on the tail gate. It has SDV6 badge on the front doors. IIRC (happy to be corrected) the TDV6 has a TDV6 badge on the front doors.

[Jpdv]

Its weird. Seats are below the spec I thought/expected, but it does seem to be an SDV6. I'll have a look at the service record. Odd how hard it is to actually lock this down.

[Jpdv]

Bingo.

It has SDV6 badge on the front doors. IIRC (happy to be corrected) the TDV6 has a TDV6 badge on the front doors.



It's got TDV6 on the doors... Now for some decisions... Thanks - never even noticed those little logos on the doors before...

[Ponch23]

I was in the same boat as you so I just trusted the Carsales specs. After buying it, I emailed Land Rover to send me a copy of the delivery contract for the VIN and got passed on to a third party company that handled their archives. I told them I needed it for insurance purposes so I can declare the variant and fitted options accurately. It told me the exact model variant, trims, and fitted options, BUT funny enough, not the standard options that come with the variant.

Whole process took about 3 business days (speaking to LR, then to a 3rd party, then recieving the scanned document).

[cripesamighty]

You can always email Land Rover and they will send you back the spec sheet.
Otherwise you can pay a login fee on Topix for the same, which annoyingly used to be free.

[kelvo]

I’m assuming it’s the one in QLD with 192,500Km and beige interior. That is 100% a TDV6. It has the touchscreen/reverse camera/GPS/Front PDC/Meridian factory option. It looks like it might also have Xenon headlights.

[IndusD4]

The brochure might help you:


Here is a link to the PDF

http://australiancar.reviews/_pdfs/LandRover_Discovery4_L319-III_Brochure_201406.pdf

Then rely on what you can see in the pictures.

Ron

[Jpdv]

Thanks Kelvo. That's where I was landing. I still think it's a 'reasonable' price compared to what else is out there, but I'll be negotiating a bit harder...

[Steve86]

I put together the attached comparison list when looking at D4s last year based on Redbook specs.
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That said, given the long list of optional extras a TDV6 could come with most of the features of a higher spec model.

[veebs]

The model designation (SE, HSE) is fairly irrelevant think. The base spec could be optioned with all kinds of fruit, so no longer a good measure.

Does it have on it what you want? Ie, rear air, big screen, audio, headlights, etc?

The SDV6 and electric seats are easy retrofits, and extras like dual batteries are always aftermarket, so better installed yourself for peace of mind it’s done right.

[Jpdv]

Agreed Veebs,

although I'm not sure about 'SDV6 is an easy fix'... That sounds like a major swap in/out, surely?

I think the biggie for me may be the rear seat split thing - 60:40, or the '3 seat' option, because I really liked that for things like a fridge on my last one. I'll see. Does the TDV6 change wheel fitting vs the SDV6? (ie, do I have a wider aftermarket 18 inch choice?).

Thanks for all the constructive help for a noob folks!

[cjc_td5]

Agreed Veebs,

although I'm not sure about 'SDV6 is an easy fix'... That sounds like a major swap in/out, surely?

I think the biggie for me may be the rear seat split thing - 60:40, or the '3 seat' option, because I really liked that for things like a fridge on my last one. I'll see. Does the TDV6 change wheel fitting vs the SDV6? (ie, do I have a wider aftermarket 18 inch choice?).

Thanks for all the constructive help for a noob folks!

My understanding is that the power difference between TDV6 and SDV6 is software only. There are no parts/hardware differences. A TDV6 can be tuned/flashed to SDV6 specs.

Chris

[Jpdv]

My understanding is that the power difference between TDV6 and SDV6 is software only. There are no parts/hardware differences. A TDV6 can be tuned/flashed to SDV6 specs.

Chris

Aha - good to know. Thanks.

[Steve86]

Does the TDV6 change wheel fitting vs the SDV6? (ie, do I have a wider aftermarket 18 inch choice?).

All 3.0L D4s are limited to a few 18 inch options (tuffant, MOAB, compomotive). I've seen videos from the US where they use spacers to fit other rims but you'd have to check if legal.

[DiscoJeffster]

All 3.0L D4s are limited to a few 18 inch options (tuffant, MOAB, compomotive). I've seen videos from the US where they use spacers to fit other rims but you'd have to check if legal.

Spacers are not legal in Aus

[Jpdv]

All good and thanks for all the help. It's got what I want, it's at a relatively low price point, and it's local with a good service history. (timing belts are done, new control arms on...) Looks like I'm back in the fold. (and, as mentioned correctly above, it's an offroad/mods 'virgin' that hasn't been mucked about, so I'm starting with a clean sheet on a 2015 build 2016 MY body.) Sweet.

[veebs]

My understanding is that the power difference between TDV6 and SDV6 is software only. There are no parts/hardware differences. A TDV6 can be tuned/flashed to SDV6 specs.

Chris

Exactly. Well worth it too - also deletes the EGR, and sets the engine up to deliver more than the stock sdv6 ;)