I think I've found a D4!

[Aussie Jeepster]

As the title says, I think I've found a D4 I like - a bit faster than I expected.
It is a 2016 with 212K kms on it.
Service history looks ok, and both timing belts are done.
Only thing I can't find is any mention of a transmission service. 10K engine changes and a transfer case change, but no transmission change.
Its one owner from a deceased estate.
Is this the legacy of "sealed for life" transmissions???
Thoughts on the lack of tranny fluid change please.
Alan

[veebs]

Thoughts on the lack of tranny fluid change please.
Alan

Worst case scenario, maybe budget $7k for a rebuild in the future

[Aussie Jeepster]

Now that I'm home, I can read the service history in more detail.
"Interesting" is the word I'd use.
Land rover dealer for first 7 services every 25,000km.
Engine oil at each service, and transfer case at 121K
front timing belt at 173K, and oils fluid etc at indy
Rear belt at 183K, rear brakes and fluids etc at indy
minor service, oil etc 195K at indy
minor service, oil etc and front brakes 210K at indy

As I said, no mention of transmission, nor any mention of suspension components. My limited knowledge thinks that there would be some clunking and bumping going over bumps by now.
And I'm told it has never been used for towing.

[DieselLSE]

The advice I received from the ZF authorised agents that I use is that the transmission should be fine for 130k if it hasn't been used for towing. He claimed that he's serviced many D4s at around 130k and the transmission was fine. It's not unreasonable to expect that a 212k transmission that has done country miles and has not been used for heavy towing would be quite OK. I'd be a bit concerned if it was a city vehicle.

[Graeme]

6-speed or 8-speed? The 8-speed doesn't suffer the issues of the 6-speed regarding long service intervals.

[josh.huber]

It'll be an 8 sp, test drive accordingly. But if it's not doing weird things, swap money and get it flushed for love

[Aussie Jeepster]

I've pulled the pin pin this one. Whats the saying "if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably is!"
2016 Disco 4 for $28,000.
The dealer told me the auto did not need to be serviced as it is sealed for life, and when I quizzed him on the fact that this is the only land rover I have ever seen that has not required any replacements or repairs (there are no receipts or invoices for any other work) in its 212K life, he said it had been a reliable car!!!!!
He told me I have the complete service history of the car.
I told myself to take my time, and now I'm telling myself again lol.
Alan

[veebs]

I think you made the right call

Meanwhile, what the hell are the headrests in the second row? Never seen those before?

This one, right? carsales.com.au (https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2016-land-rover-discovery-tdv6-auto-4x4-my16-5/OAG-AD-21455026/?Cr=12)

[Aussie Jeepster]

I think you made the right call

Meanwhile, what the hell are the headrests in the second row? Never seen those before?

This one, right? carsales.com.au (https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2016-land-rover-discovery-tdv6-auto-4x4-my16-5/OAG-AD-21455026/?Cr=12)

thats it.
didnt notice headrests, I dont sit in the back!

[Tombie]

I think you made the right call

Meanwhile, what the hell are the headrests in the second row? Never seen those before?

This one, right? carsales.com.au (https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2016-land-rover-discovery-tdv6-auto-4x4-my16-5/OAG-AD-21455026/?Cr=12)

5 Seater..... Not 7...

[loanrangie]

28K is way too cheap for that late a model even with highish mileage.

[veebs]

28K is way too cheap for that late a model even with highish mileage.

I guess it is the absolute lowest spec possible to my eyes?

[simonmelb]

For about the same price, this ones been serviced by Dazza so you would get a very honest opinion on condition so worth a look: carsales.com.au (https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2015-land-rover-discovery-tdv6-auto-4x4-my15/SSE-AD-13776093/?Cr=2)



As the title says, I think I've found a D4 I like - a bit faster than I expected.
It is a 2016 with 212K kms on it.
Service history looks ok, and both timing belts are done.
Only thing I can't find is any mention of a transmission service. 10K engine changes and a transfer case change, but no transmission change.
Its one owner from a deceased estate.
Is this the legacy of "sealed for life" transmissions???
Thoughts on the lack of tranny fluid change please.
Alan

[veebs]

Better spec too, with 7 seats and the larger radio screen

[discomatt69]

I just can not believe how cheap they go for, speaks volumes about the market and what they are worth, not so long ago late D4 would have been double that price[bigsad]
I might have to rethink keeping or selling mine as I have been considering getting into a new car as remote travel in a 10 year old LR is possibly asking for trouble or am I just paranoid due to reputation, mine has been absolutely faultless in 7 years of ownership other than the front end shudder over bumps which is in the process of being addressed

[Narangga]

I just can not believe how cheap they go for, speaks volumes about the market and what they are worth, not so long ago late D4 would have been double that price[bigsad]
I might have to rethink keeping or selling mine as I have been considering getting into a new car as remote travel in a 10 year old LR is possibly asking for trouble or am I just paranoid due to reputation, mine has been absolutely faultless in 7 years of ownership other than the front end shudder over bumps which is in the process of being addressed

How remote?
06/06 model
Purchased 09/15
10/16 - Darwin - Adelaide - Kings Canyon then Mereenie loop to Alice - Darwin
7/17 - Darwin - Timber Creek - Duncan Rd to Halls Creek - Keep River Nat Park - Darwin
10/18 - Darwin - Chambers Pillar - Alice - Arltunga - (Binns Track to) Plenty Hwy - Darwin
7/19 - Darwin - Karajini - Tom Price - Millstream Chichester Nat Park - Port Headland - Halls Creek - (Duncan Rd & Buntine Hwy to) Katherine - Darwin (saw only 1 x LR, a D4 on a flat bed due to shredded 19" tyres)
7/20 - Kakadu (NO TOURISTS :banana:)
7/21 - no longer trip
7/22 - Darwin - Ti Tree - (Mt Denison Rd to) Yuendumu - (Tanami Rd to) - Halls Creek - Keep River Nat Park - Darwin

In 2019 transmission it gave the big F transmission fault before we got to Katherine (only 300km into the trip). Nursed it through the trip and replaced it in the Oct. Other than an ailing starter battery in 2022 that wasn't a show stopper due to a portable solar panel and a Traxide kit, we've only had a couple of suspension faults cleared with the Nanocom.

7/23 - Darwin - Timber Creek - (Buchanan Hwy to) Dunmarra - 600km back to Darwin is planned subject to the Buchanan being repaired following large rainfall.

As Tombie will say - it's MNOP. Maintenance 'N Obviously Preparation. However we all make our own choices based on our own circumstances.

PS: Towing a 1.4T camper trailer

[Aussie Jeepster]

I've just put my funds into a 21 day term deposit which will stop me making a decision until I get back from 2 weeks in Bali.
Had a call from my Doc yesterday who told me I have a completely torn tendon in my shoulder, so I guess I will be living the legacy of the prang a little longer than I had hoped!!
Anyway, he said swimming would be good, and my wife has found a "healing location" that we are going to visit. I'll just go with the flow and see how it goes.
Thanks everyone.
Alan