Looking to buy my first Land Rover

[Help with Land Rover]

Hello ,First time user and thankyou.

I need some advice ,my wife has decided that she would like a Land Rover Discovery so we can take the dogs places,go camkping/shooting and enjoy the flexibility of a 4wd {currently she drives a mini,my two French Mastiffs squeeze in with her}.I want to start with a second hand one just in case she changes her mind {happens alot}

My question,i would like to buy an 03/04 but i have been told some story's that some model's have problem's,reliability issue's and have changed owner's many times?

What should i be looking for when inspecting potential Land Rover's?

Any advice would be appreciated,thanks

[V8Ian]

Petrol, diesel, manual, auto?
TD5 s had issues with oil pumps, but most should be fixed by now. It's not a major issue to have it checked/rectified post purchase.
Have it checked over by a competent Land Rover spanner man.

[waz]

03/04 would be the one to get. Oil pump issues fixed and the CDL. I would recommend a diesel/auto.

Get one with a good service history and get the ecu loom checked to make sure there's no oil in it.

Good luck with the hunt. they're a great truck.

Waz

[V8Ian]

Check cooling system on V8s too.
Welcome to our following.

[spudboy]

Here's a relatively unbiased Australian review of what to consider when chosing a Disco, petrol/diesel, etc. Points out the good and the bad. Personally, I'd be more positive about one than the reviewer 'cause I have had such a good run with my (older) Disco.

Anyway, here's the link: Land Rover Discovery 1991-2004 - www.drive.com.au (http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=9446)