97 Disco 300 tdi

[953]

Stolen from the Braeside area (Melbourne) on 26/05/09

Blue 97 Discovery tdi Rego OQQ646

This vehicle was fitted with many accessories including diff locks, bull bar, winch, driving lights, larger tyres etc, etc

Any help in regard to recovering this vehicle would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Dean

[rovercare]

**** Dean, no good:(

[seano87]

Best of luck getting it back mate, hopefully in same condition as it left.

Can only imagine what the feeling must be like :(

Seano

[**Discovery300Tdi**]

Deano just saw ur post man so sorry to hear that. What exactly happened? Was it parked outside? What did the coppers say? Will keep both eyes opened and hoping she will be back to u soon.

Simon

[sschmez]

Not good Dean

I'll let my mate know, the one that works down your way ;)
He spends a bit of time on the road and should also be able to keep a lookout for.

Hope you find it soon with just a little less fuel in it.

Stevo

[sschmez]

Dean,
I also sent this photo ... best I had;)
Is it still looking something like that???

[martinozcmax]

Dean,
I also sent this photo ... best I had;)
Is it still looking something like that???

Mongrel barstewards, buy one if you want one.

Good luck getting it back mate !

[steveG]

Sorry to hear about that Dean.
I know you've had it for quite a few years so must be a real blow.

Hopefully it comes back soon, but in case it doesn't, do you want to post up more details of exactly what was on it? Might help track down the mongrels if they decide to start flogging the parts.

Steve

[953]

Dean,
I also sent this photo ... best I had;)
Is it still looking something like that???

Exactly, thanks Stevo.

[953]

Sorry to hear about that Dean.
I know you've had it for quite a few years so must be a real blow.

Hopefully it comes back soon, but in case it doesn't, do you want to post up more details of exactly what was on it? Might help track down the mongrels if they decide to start flogging the parts.

Steve

Will do, thanks Steve.
Cheers Dean.

[953]

List of accessories,
ARB, Winchbar
Cibie driving lights
50mm ome suspension lift
LRA Rocksliders
ARB, Diff Locks front&back
265/75 Bfg muddies
Polyairbags
Towbar
Heavy duty steering arms
Diff protector
Tinted windows
Safari snorkel
Tailgate table
GME UHF Radio
Roof rack

Cheers Dean.

[sschmez]

Still nothing Dean ???

[953]

Still nothing Dean ???

Na, no news is ...................................no news:(
Dean.

[grumpybastard]

****e mate! .. Just heard the news

Sad news indeed, it aint something you would expect to be pinched.

Good luck

A couple more pics taken Oct 2007 so a bit old?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://www.weaselsnout.net/web/pics.nsf/pictures/MARR-786DL6/$File/MARR-786DL6.jpg

[953]

Many thanks Matt, good to see you posting again................where ya been ???
Cheers Dean.

[loanrangie]

Many thanks Matt, good to see you posting again................where ya been ???
Cheers Dean.

exactly what i thought when i saw the post.
Cant understand why anyone would steal a disco for, i mean there are easier to break into vehicles with more valuable parts unless of course they used it for ram raiding :o.

[sschmez]

Na, no news is ...................................no news:(
Dean.

Thanx Dean

... Fingers crossed for you

Stevo

[DeanoH]

Hi

B******s, I just thought 'how would I feel if it was me?' And it wasn't a good feeling.

On a practical note, 'Toorak Tractor', the Landy Wreckers, are in Tarnard Drive Braeside. Might be worth checking to see if someone trys to sell it to them.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Deano

[stevo]

keep an eye on ebay aswell

[grumpybastard]

Many thanks Matt, good to see you posting again................where ya been ???
Cheers Dean.

I just crawl out from under my rock every now and again :)

So what's the news, i gather it hasn't turned up anywhere?

It does make me wonder if it has been used for parts?...but then again i would have expected the rest to have turned up by now...

What's the situation with insurance etc? Will you be able to replace it?

[953]

I just crawl out from under my rock every now and again :)

So what's the news, i gather it hasn't turned up anywhere?

It does make me wonder if it has been used for parts?...but then again i would have expected the rest to have turned up by now...

What's the situation with insurance etc? Will you be able to replace it?

Hi Matt,
I assume it,ll be stripped for parts, no sign of anything yet:(.
Was insured with Affinity risk & in the process of evaluation at the moment.
Unfortunately insured for market value only but all the accessories were also listed. Not all that keen to get an immediate payout , but would like to know the figure so we know where we stand, & can look to the future.
What next? I dont know, but Im pretty sure it,ll be a Landy:angel::D.
Cheers Dean.

[D110V8D]

Time for a real Land Rover Deano.......:angel:

[953]

Time for a real Land Rover Deano.......:angel:

Hmmmmmmm............ cant say I havent looked;).
Took a 200tdi hard top for a bit of a spin a couple of weeks ago. 93 model, 148000k,s ............. interesting.
Loved all the extra space , I dont need all the seats anymore & it could be fitted out anyway I want, ran really well but........... the noise & ride comfort are just a little different to the Disco:o.
Its only the second defender that Ive driven, Im sure they,re an equired taste but could I live with shouting at the passenger cotinually & wearing a kidney belt? It sounded to me like I was driving a vehicle with no firewall.
I like the idea but pushing 35 , one has to take a long hard look at themself:D.
Cheers Dean.

[waynep]

Hi Matt,
I assume it,ll be stripped for parts, no sign of anything yet:(.
Was insured with Affinity risk & in the process of evaluation at the moment.
Unfortunately insured for market value only but all the accessories were also listed. Not all that keen to get an immediate payout , but would like to know the figure so we know where we stand, & can look to the future.
What next? I dont know, but Im pretty sure it,ll be a Landy:angel::D.
Cheers Dean.

Hi Dean. Just before I sold my Disco ( it was similar age and model to yours as you know, and insured for market value ) I got an insurance valuation on it from my company ( Allianz). They quoted market value at $10,500. I didn't have any of my accessories listed.

Go drive a D2 you'll find the refinement level a lot higher than a D1. ( for your old bones )
Trouble is finding a good one.

[dirtdawg]

or you could be real soft and buy a prado right wayne..........lol

[waynep]

Dean said above he wants another Landrover.... :p

[lardy]

Hmmmmmmm............ cant say I havent looked;).
Took a 200tdi hard top for a bit of a spin a couple of weeks ago. 93 model, 148000k,s ............. interesting.
Loved all the extra space , I dont need all the seats anymore & it could be fitted out anyway I want, ran really well but........... the noise & ride comfort are just a little different to the Disco:o.
Its only the second defender that Ive driven, Im sure they,re an equired taste but could I live with shouting at the passenger cotinually & wearing a kidney belt? It sounded to me like I was driving a vehicle with no firewall.
I like the idea but pushing 35 , one has to take a long hard look at themself:D.
Cheers Dean.

Dean sorry about the loss of the family jewels mate hope the bastards hands fall off !!!
and what is this age twaddle you are spouting about owning a glorious defender ...i am 38 and lardy dunno nothing about back pain you young-en you

[953]

Hi Dean. Just before I sold my Disco ( it was similar age and model to yours as you know, and insured for market value ) I got an insurance valuation on it from my company ( Allianz). They quoted market value at $10,500. I didn't have any of my accessories listed.

Go drive a D2 you'll find the refinement level a lot higher than a D1. ( for your old bones )
Trouble is finding a good one.

So much to look at:eek: decissions, decissions. I,d like a comfortable car but I,d also like a very bush capable car without going over the top.
How much do you spend when you know from time to time your car will cop a little currie??????????
Cheers Dean.

[lardy]

So much to look at:eek: decissions, decissions. I,d like a comfortable car but I,d also like a very bush capable car without going over the top.
How much do you spend when you know from time to time your car will cop a little currie??????????
Cheers Dean.

MATE LOOK AT THE DISCO IT WAS GOOD ENOUGH TO DO CAMEL IN BACK IN THE DAY , BUT THE LAST ONE LOOKS AS POINTLESS AS RANGE ROVER SPORT OFF ROAD

[953]

Just got a speedin ticket, its still around the Oakliegh/Clayton area.
Unless someones using the number plates? OQQ646
Cheers Dean.

[Disco Muppet]

Bastard of a thing to happen mate, hope they catch the mugs who took it.
Best of luck mate.

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Dean

Do you have the VIN and engine number still for that Disco ?

Possibly by displaying that info on here, that chassis may show up in a rebirthed car somewhere, as the numbers do appear in several places around the body.
.

[83rangie]

Just got a speedin ticket, its still around the Oakliegh/Clayton area.
Unless someones using the number plates? OQQ646
Cheers Dean.

The fine should come with a photo?
If not, I'm sure you could get one issued,
and soon see if they're the right plates and if it's your old disco.

[PSI250]

yeah as above, you should be able to get access to the photo! also the police should have info from the stolen vehicle report when it went missing years ago!

I'd phone the local police station, let them know the story, i reckon they'd be pretty keen to chase it up!

[953]

Thanx to all for your thoughts & comments.
The police found the vehicle at a hotel in Nunawading.
The driver denied stealing it although he has been charged with being in possesion of stolen property?
We were fully paid out by the insurance company, wonder what happens to it now?
I assume it goes to auction somehere?
Cheers Dean.

[McDisco]

Hi Dean

What did you end up getting to replace the Disco?

Angus

[953]

Hi Dean

What did you end up getting to replace the Disco?

Angus

Hi Angus, after much deliberation, another of the same.:)
Cheers dean.